Crusty White Bread (The Best)

Crusty White Bread (The Best)

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  • Preparation 20 min
  • Cooking 1 h
  • Waiting 45 min
  • Raising 12 h
  • Makes Makes 1 loaf, about 1 2/3 lb (750 g)
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Nut-free
  • Lactose-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
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Ingredients

  • Bread

  • Coating

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Preparation

  • Bread

  • Coating

Note from Ricardo

This recipe was inspired by the bread recipe created by Jim Lahey and presented by food writer Mark Bittman in the New York Times.

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