First time making Dutch Oven French bread.
French Bread recipe!
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (9 grams)
1 teaspoon sugar (4 grams) (use honey if you prefer)
1 1/4 cups warm water (300 grams)
1 1/2 teaspoons (10 grams) kosher salt
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (360 grams) plus extra for dusting (see recipe notes)
INSTRUCTIONS
MIX THE DOUGH & FIRST RISE (1 HOUR):
Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
Let the yeast proof for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is foamy.