How to Bake Bread on the Stovetop

Baking bread on the stovetop can be a great option if you don't have an oven or want to avoid using it. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Ingredients: - 3 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon sugar - 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast - 1 1/4 cups warm water

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix well.

2. Slowly add the warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing as you go. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir everything together until you have a shaggy dough.

3. Use your hands to knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky, or more water if it's too dry.

4. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.

5. Punch down the dough and shape it into a ball. Place it on a lightly floured surface and cover it again. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

6. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Make sure the skillet or Dutch oven has a lid.

7. Place the ball of dough in the skillet or Dutch oven and cover it with the lid. Cook the bread for about 25 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

8. Carefully flip the bread over and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the other side is golden brown as well.

9. Remove the bread from the skillet or Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

That's it! You can enjoy your freshly baked bread on the stovetop, and it's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just as a snack.