Homemade Slow Rise Baked Bread

Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c warm water
1/2 yeast ~ seriously only 1/2 teaspoon
1 t salt
4 c flour (can use all white or a mix of whole wheat and white)

Preparation:
Add yeast to warm water and let bloom. Add 2 c flour, salt and mix. don't over mix! Add enough flour to make dough stiff. Knead dough adding flour when needed. It will be soft. Let rise in well oiled bowl until doubled, about 4-6 hours. punch down. shape into loaf or ball. Cover (if using a dutch oven, just use lid) with a plastic wrap and a towel. let rise until doubled again, this will take less time than the first rising.

Bake 350 (with lid is using dutch oven for 30 minutes and then additional 15 without the lid.) OR for 40 minutes for a loaf pan.