Saturday Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the salt and the yeast with warm water.
2. 2
   In a bowl, add the water to the flour and mix.
3. 3
   Knead well until you have a smooth pastry that does not stick to your fingers.
4. 4
   While keeping the dough it in the bowl, shape the it into a ball and sprinkle with flour.
5. 5
   Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
6. 6
   One tip for figuring out if the dough has risen enough is to calculate the amount it needs to rise and then make a mark on the bowl.
7. 7
   When the pastry reaches the mark, it has risen enough.
8. 8
   Place the bread on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper and dusted with flour.
9. 9
   Place a small cup filled with water inside the oven.
10. 10
    Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    When the bread is done, it will sound hollow when you hit it.