Homemade crusty bread with a soft inside, this is the best crusty bread recipe! Easily made in your dutch oven, it will make your house smell wonderful. This is a great recipe to get you started ...

Directions. Place the yeast, sugar, and beer in a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, and stir. Remove all the racks the oven but one and make sure that one is in the center.

Jacques goes on to add yeast to flour for a country bread called Gros Pain, then makes a crusty Long Proofed Baguette. Next, Jacques adds butter to a rich dough to make a light and tender Brioche.

For tips on how to make the most of my fresh bread, I spoke to Pete Ternes, co-owner and co-founder of Bungalow by Middle Brow, a beloved Chicago hub that makes everything from naturally-leavened ...