Spicy Fennel Bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a measuring cup. Mix well. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk flour, fennel seeds, salt, red pepper flakes, onion, and garlic together in a large bowl making sure any flour clumps are broken up. Slowly pour in yeast mixture; stir.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Knead dough by hand until well combined and an even consistency is reached. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, turn to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; rest on the countertop, 10 to 14 hours.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto the counter; knead once more. Let rise, 30 to 60 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Sprinkle bottom of an oven-safe Dutch oven with flour, cover with the lid, place in the oven while preheating.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove Dutch oven from oven. Carefully place dough in the pot; cover with the lid.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the lid; continue to bake until golden, about 30 minutes more. Transfer to a rack to cool.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)