Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp (9g) sea salt
- 0.5 tsp (2g) active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups (355ml) lukewarm water (95°F)
- 0.75 cup (120g) raisins
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1.5 tbsp (12g) ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Combine 3 cups all purpose flour, 1.5 tsp sea salt, 0.5 tsp active dry yeast, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1.5 tbsp cinnamon in a large glass bowl.
- Toss 0.75 cup raisins into the dry mix, coating them in flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Pour in 1.5 cups lukewarm water (95°F) and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy, sticky ball forms and no dry flour remains.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and leave it on your counter at room temperature for 18 hours.
- Flour a clean counter generously. Scrape the bubbly, fermented dough out of the bowl. It will be very sticky — this is normal!
- Using floured hands, gently fold the dough over itself twice. Do not degas it completely; you want to keep those lovely air bubbles.
- Shape into a rough ball and place on a piece of parchment paper. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 2 hours until noticeably puffed.
- 30 minutes before the proof is done, place your empty Dutch oven inside the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
- Carefully lift the parchment paper and drop the dough (with the paper) into the screaming hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid. Bake for another 15 minutes until the crust is dark mahogany and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Transfer the loaf to a wire rack. Let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.