The Easiest Bread in the World Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour (Consider using bread flour for extra chewiness)
• 2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast
• 2 tsp cooking or kosher salt
• 1.5 cups very warm tap water

1. Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the flour, instant yeast, and salt together. Then, pour in the warm tap water and stir until it's all combined. The dough should appear wet and a bit messy-- that's perfect!

2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl tightly with cling wrap or a plate and place it on the counter. Allow it to rise for 2 to 3 hours or until the dough has doubled in size-- your kitchen will smell like a bakery!

3. Check the rise: If after one hour it seems stubborn and isn't rising, don't worry! Simply find a warm spot for it, like near a sunny window, to help encourage that lift. 

4. Preheat the oven: About 30 minutes before you're ready to bake, turn your oven to 450 degrees F and put a dutch oven inside to heat up. This step gives your bread that perfect crust!

5. Prepare the work surface: Dust your countertop with 1 Tablespoon of flour. Gently scrape the dough out of the bowl using a spatula and sprinkle the top with another 1/2 Tablespoon of flour to help with handling. 

6. Shape the dough: Fold the edges of the dough inward about 6 times to create a round shape. Transfer this shaped dough onto a piece of parchment paper with the seam side down-- it'll make for an easier transfer later! 

7. Transfer to dutch oven: Using the parchment paper, lift the dough and place it directly into the preheated dutch oven. Cover it with the lid to trap all that glorious steam. 

8. Bake your bread: Cook it covered for 30 minutes, then take the lid off and bake for an additional 12 minutes or until the crust is deep golden brown and irresistibly crispy. 

9. Cool and slice: Once our of the oven, let your beautiful loaf cool on a rack for about 10 minutes. This helps it maintain its texture before you dive in with a knife! 

Enjoy! 

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Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Frozen Veggies

 Ingredients

• 1 lb gold potatoes, halved or quartered 
• 4 chicken apple sausages, diced
• **1 bag frozen veggies** (broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, carrots, etc.)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp chili powder, optional
• Salt, to taste
• 1-2 Tbsp avocado oil

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 

Wash and cut potatoes. Slice chicken sausage and mix your spices. 

Arrange potatoes, chicken sausage and veggies on a sheet pan and marinate with olive oil and your spice mixture. 

Bake for 20-25 min, or until potatoes are cooked through. 

Enjoy!

*Try to remember to thaw frozen veggies an hour or two before roasting. That way, they aren't overly watery and come out nice and crisp. If not thawed, roast them first on the sheet pan for 10 minutes and then add the chicken sausage and potatoes.*