1. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
5. Punch down dough. Shape into a round loaf. Cover and rest 15 minutes.
6. Heat a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat (no oil needed).
7. Place dough in the hot pot, seam-side down. Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
8. Cook 20–25 minutes, rotating the pot every 5 minutes for even browning (like rotisserie).
9. Flip bread carefully and cook covered another 10–15 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
10. Cool slightly before slicing.

✨ Perfect with soups, stews, or slathered in butter!

💡 No Dutch oven? Use any deep pot with a lid—even a wok with a plate as a lid works!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins + 1 hr 15 mins rise , Cook Time : 35 mins , Total Time : 2 hrs 5 mins , Servings : 8 slices , Calories : 130 , Net Carbs: 24g , Fats: 2g , Protein: 4g