
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a crackling, mahogany-crusted loaf out of a screaming-hot Dutch oven, especially when the ingredient list is this short and clean. Four pantry staples — bread flour, instant yeast, kosher salt, and warm water — come together into a shaggy dough that does most of its work overnight while you sleep. The long, slow fermentation builds complex flavor and an open, chewy crumb without a single minute of kneading. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, store-bought artisan breads can be a minefield, since lupin flour is increasingly used as a protein booster in specialty loaves and bakery products. Making it yourself with straightforward bread flour puts you completely in control of what goes into every slice. The Dutch oven traps steam during the first bake, mimicking a professional bread oven and giving you that blistered, audibly crunchy crust that tears beautifully. Just be patient and let it cool fully — the reward is a loaf that looks and tastes like it came from a serious bakery, made entirely on your own terms.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until no dry flour remains and a shaggy, sticky dough forms — about 1 minute. The dough will look rough and uneven; that is correct.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a plate and let the dough rest at room temperature for 8–12 hours (overnight is ideal), until the surface is dotted with bubbles and the dough has roughly doubled in size.
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