Instructions: Add enough white flour (about 4 cups) to make a barely sticky dough. Knead until elastic. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Punch down and shape the loaf and let rise again.

I bake this in a clay cloche because it makes a wonderful crust. To do this, shape the loaf in the cloche bottom and let rise the 2nd time.

Preheat the cover for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Put the cover on the bottom and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes more.

If you dont have a cloche, just bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

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