Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) bread flour
  • 1.5 cups (355ml) warm water
  • 1 tsp (6g) instant yeast
  • 1.5 tsp (9g) sea salt
  • 1 tsp (7g) honey

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, instant yeast, and salt.
  2. Pour in the warm water and honey. Stir with a wooden spoon just until the flour is hydrated and a shaggy, sticky ball forms.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
  5. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven. Scrape the dough onto parchment paper, shape into a rough ball, and drop it into the pot.
  6. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.