Ingredients
- 1½ cups warm water (about 105°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup flour (for dusting the cutting board)
- Optional: Italian seasonings, rosemary, roasted garlic, fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and parmesan cheese. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel. Let rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours until doubled and bubbly.
- Flour a cutting board and gently shape the dough into a ball.
- Place dough on parchment paper, cover lightly, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place Dutch oven with lid inside to preheat.
- Carefully transfer dough with parchment paper into hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crusty.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
- Roasted garlic or Italian seasoning gives a savory twist.
- Use asiago or cheddar instead of parmesan for variation.
- Store wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze slices for later.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to refresh the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
