1. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and yeast.

2. Prepare Wet Ingredients:

• In a measuring jug, mix warm water and honey until the honey is dissolved.

3. Mix Dough:

• Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the water-honey mixture.
• Mix until a shaggy dough forms using a wooden spoon or your hands.

4. Knead the Dough:

• Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. First Rise:

• Place dough in a clean, greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

6. Preheat Oven & Dutch Oven:

• Preheat oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Place an empty cast iron Dutch oven with its lid in the oven to preheat.

7. Shape the Dough:

• Once risen, punch down dough, shape it into a round ball, and place it seam side down on a piece of baking paper.

8. Prepare for Baking:

• Carefully lift the dough (still on the paper) and transfer to the preheated Dutch oven. Cover with the lid.

9. Bake Covered:

• Bake for 25 minutes with the lid on.

10. Bake Uncovered:

• Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

11. Cool & Serve:

• Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.