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The Only Healthy Meals Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to make homemade bread, perfect for busy individuals and families looking for healthy meal options. It's designed for ease of preparation, fitting into a hectic lifestyle without sacrificing taste or convenience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast (rapid rise)
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) can or bottle beer room temperature (or 1 1/2 cups warm water)

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Spatula
  • Dutch oven
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, stir together the flour, yeast, rosemary (if using), and salt. Add the beer and mix with a spatula until combined. Cover the bowl and let sit at room temperature for at least 12 hours, but ideally overnight.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450° F. Place a large Dutch oven in the oven to preheat for 30 minutes.
  3. Generously dust a work surface with flour. Scrape the dough out of the bowl; it should be loose and sticky. Form the dough into a ball and place on a piece of parchment paper. Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  4. When ready, carefully lift the dough and the parchment paper and place in the preheated Dutch oven. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue baking until the bread is a deep, golden brown, about 15-20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and enjoy with softened butter and sea salt.

Notes

This recipe is a foundational bread recipe that can be adapted with different herbs or spices. It's designed for simplicity and can be a great starting point for those new to baking.

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