Homemade Crusty Bread

I don't think anything smells better then homemade bread and putting peanut butter or butter on warm bread is happiness.  This is an easy to make bread that rises overnight in the fridge and does not require a lot of kneading.  I have a base recipe that can easily be modified depending on what you are craving.  Today I made it with oregano from my garden and roasted garlic This mades about 2 loafs of bread and the dough can be saved in the fridge for about 5 days.

1.5 tablespoons dry yeast

3 cups warm water

pinch of sugar

6 cups bread flour

pinch of salt

1 tablespoon oregano

3 cloves roasted garlic

1.  In a stand mixer bowl put in the yeas , warm water and sugar.  Let sit for 5-10 minutes

2.  Add in the bread flour 1.5-2 cups at a time with the salt and any herbs you want.  Mix with a bread hook until well incorporated before adding additional flour.  

3.  Cover with saran wrap and put in the fridge overnight

4.  When you are ready to bake, let the bread warm up for 20-30 minutes before cooking.

5.  Cook at 425 for 35 minutes in a dutch oven covered, then 10 minutes uncovered

Variation

-Today I was making breakfast and wanted a warm roll to make an egg sandwich.  I only used a small handful of the dough and cooked it in a smaller dutch oven for 20 minutes covered and 5 minutes uncovered