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["The dough only takes 5 minutes to come together, but it does take some time to rise.", "", "All of your patience totally pays off when this lovely loaf comes out of your oven, though.", "", "If, like me, you're standing there slack jawed when it's done, you know you got it right!", "", "I've already made a few of these fabulous loaves and will make many more around the holidays, too.", "I can envision mixing in lots of fun flavorings rosemary, lemon zest, Parmesan, garlic and cranberries just to name a few ideas!", "", "In a large bowl, stir together your flour, salt and yeast. Make sure to use fresh, non-expired ingredients.", "", "Pour in warm water and gently stir until you've created a messy, shaggy dough that looks something like this (above).", "", "Do not over-work the dough. That's it!", "", "Just cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit anywhere between 8-24 hours at room temperature.", "", "You want it to rise and ""bubble"" to the surface. I let this dough rise about 9 hours.", "", "", "", "Once it's risen, place your Dutch oven into a 450 degree F oven to preheat.", "", "See notes below about other cookware you can use.", "", "Meanwhile, pop your dough out onto a well floured surface. It will be sticky, but with floured hands you can easily form it into a round dough ball.", "", "Cover it loosely with plastic wrap while your Dutch oven preheats. If the cookware you're using isn't enameled or nonstick, slip a piece of parchment paper under.", "", "NOTES", "", "Uncovered baking time depends on your oven. In my oven, the bread only needs 7 minutes uncovered until crusty and golden brown, but this can vary.", "", "Just keep an eye on it!", "", "Preheating your Dutch oven to 450 degrees F will not damage it.", "", "I've let this dough rise anywhere between 8-24 hours and it has baked up beautifully.", "", "Just make sure it has risen and appears to ""bubble"" to the surface.", "", "There's no need to grease."]
