Crusty Bread

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   Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer and mix well.

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   You want the dough to pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a ball.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a dark, warm spot and let rise for at least 12 hours and up to 18 hours.

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   After the dough has proofed, dust your counter with flour and knead the dough for a few minutes. It is very sticky and you can't avoid it getting stuck on your hands. I added enough flour to get the dough to a very moderate tacky level.

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   Turn your oven on to 450 degrees before you work your dough and to stick your Le Creuset in the heated oven for 30 minutes.

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   After kneading your dough, put in your pot and cook for 30 minutes covered.

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   For the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the top.

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   When finished cooking, let cool in the pot to get the crust good and hard.

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