Pan De Agua

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Disolve the yeast in warm water (80º F). Let is sit for 25 minutes until the water is foamy.

2. 2

   Mix it with the salt and the flour.

3. 3

   Knead the dough for 10 minutes until the consistency is elastic.

4. 4

   Let it rise for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

5. 5

   Punch it and let it rise again for another 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Give the dough a long (french loaf type)shape, cut a slit down the middle, and bake it at 450-475ºF for 20 minutes or until it reaches a golden color.

7. 7

   For a crunchy crust put a small ovenproof container with water in the oven when baking the bread.