Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole grain flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the whole grain flour and salt. Stir until the salt is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm water with the instant yeast. If you choose to use honey or agave syrup, add it to this mixture. Stir until the yeast is dissolved.
- Combine and Stir:
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and a sticky dough forms.
- Let it Rest:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a cloth and let the dough sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours. This long resting period allows the dough to ferment and develop flavor.
- Preheat the Oven:
- When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven inside to heat up along with the oven.
- Shape the Dough:
- Dust a clean surface with flour and gently turn the dough out of the bowl. Shape it into a ball, being careful not to overwork it.
- Bake the Bread:
- Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
- Cool and Slice:
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing. This ensures the interior sets and the crust remains crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g