Easy-Ass Bread
Want to make some easy-ass bread? it is beyond simple and inexpensive (ingredients last a long time and have lots in them). Dutch oven is pricy but it will last you a lifetime. Tools: Dutch oven: 4.5 qt, Lodge brand Bench Scraper- not necessary but makes clean up SO easy: Kook brand Spatula: Williams Sonoma brand Ingredients (and measuring tools): 3 cups of bread flour - I've been told you can use regular but I opt for bread vs all-purpose. 1 tsp Salt - can probably use any salt but for this recipe, I opt for iodized. 1/2 tsp Active Dry Yeast - this little jar will last a year or longer but it is technically only good for 4mo (according to Google). To test if your yeast is still alive then you should take your yeast, warm water, and sugar mix them in a little bowl and wait a bit. If it gets foamy your yeast is alive and well and can be used. Honey Water mix: 12oz hot water- letting the sink get as hot as possible is what I do. ...
