- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (may need to add more water to get proper dough consistency)
- 2 Tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 Tablespoon cold butter, cubed
Method:
- Add the yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup of warm water in a bowl of a stand mixer.
- Mix and let sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast is bubbling.
- Add in 2 cups of flour and remaining water. Start off on low. Mix for 4 minutes.
- Add in the salt and 1 cup at a time of the remaining flour and mix for 5-6 minutes. If needed, add water a tablespoon at a time.
- Add in the butter 1 Tablespoon at a time and mix until almost fully incorporated before adding more. Mix for 3 minutes until the dough is smooth and shiny. Cover and allow to rise for one hour.
- Punch the dough down and place on a very lightly floured board. Divide into 4-8 pieces and shape.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Place on a baking tray lined with a silicone baking mat. Allow to rise again until almost doubled. ~30-45 minutes.
- Slash bread using a lame.
- Bake for 16-23 minutes or until golden brown.