King Arthur's Easy Best Loaf

2 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

699 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 loaf suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	sugar
1	tablespoon	salt
1	package	yeast, active dry
2	cups	water	warm
6	cups	flour, all-purpose

Directions

Mix yeast,sugar,salt and water together.

let stand until salt sugar and yeast are dissolved.

Gradually add flour to liquid and mix thouroughly, until dough pulls form bowl sides.

Turn onto floured work surface and knead 5 minutes, Let dough rest while you grease bowl.

Knead dough again 2-3 minutes, Place dough in bowl, turn once to grease top.

Cover with damp towel and keep warm until doubled in bulk(1-2 hours) Punch down dough and knead briefly to get out any air pockets.

Cut in half, shape into 2 Italian or french style loafs.

Put on cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.

Rest 5 minutes.

Lightly slash tops 3 times diagonally and brush with cold water.

Place on rack in cold oven with roasting pan full of boiling water below.

Bake on 400 degrees F for 30-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and sounds hollow to the touch,

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 315g

Amount per Serving

Calories 699 2% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1753mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 147.0g	49%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	22%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 20.0g	40%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	3%		Iron	50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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