Artisan Bread Recipe

Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
800g wheat flour (about 6 1/2 cups)
7g dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
25g salt (1 1/2 tsp)
Wet Ingredients:
540g water (about 2 1/4 cups)
Directions
Prepare the Dough:
Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a rough, sticky dough forms. Adjust with more flour or water if necessary.
Let the Dough Rest:
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest in a warm, draft-free area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Fold the Dough:
Gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough over itself three times to develop elasticity.
Bake the Bread:
Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F) and place a Dutch oven or similar heavy pot inside to preheat.
Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.