Ingredients
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
| All-purpose flour |
3 cups |
| Instant yeast |
2 teaspoons |
| Salt |
1 teaspoon |
| Warm water |
1 ½ cups |
| Shredded cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc.) |
1 ½ cups |
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- First Rise: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 12–18 hours until bubbly and risen.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot with lid inside while heating.
- Bake & Add Cheese: Carefully remove hot pot, sprinkle flour inside to prevent sticking. Transfer dough into pot and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in Stages: Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake 10–15 minutes more, until golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Remove bread from pot and cool on wire rack before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
