Preparation Steps

• Add all ingredients together in the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
• Turn the mixer on low speed 1-2 (medium-low) and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it's sticky and slightly forms a ball. If mixing by hand, knead for about 10 minutes.
• Turn off the mixer, scrape dough into a medium bowl lightly coated with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 3 hours.
• After 3 hours, gently fold the dough by grabbing the edges and pulling toward the center, turning the bowl 90 degrees each time. Repeat several times.
• Cover again and let dough rise an additional 2-3 hours until doubled in size, adjusting time based on kitchen temperature.
• Lightly flour your countertop, press the dough down and pull the sides into the center. Flip the dough over, dust with flour, place on parchment paper and score the top with a knife.
• Place a Dutch oven with lid in a cold oven and heat to 450°F. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and place the dough with parchment inside, then replace the lid.
• Bake the bread in the covered Dutch oven at 450°F for 15 minutes.
• Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
• Remove bread from oven and let cool in the Dutch oven for 15-20 minutes before slicing.