Rustic Bread

3 cups warm water (110 degrees) 

2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 

1 Tablespoon sugar

 6 cups flour 

3 teaspoons salt 

 Mix water, yeast, and sugar together in stand mixer- let sit 5 minutes. 

Add flour and salt, mix until combined. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and kitchen towel- let sit 1-3 hours. Depending on humidity, you are wanting it to double 

 Preheat oven to 450 degrees (after the dough has doubled) Divide dough into 2 balls, cut X's in top of each ball, place on lightly floured "cookie" sheet Bake for 20-3- min or until golden brown 

 Optional: You can place a dish, such as a pie pan with around 2 inches or so of water on the bottom shelf of the oven as bread to cook to help the crust be crispy