Place into a 375-degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and you hear a hollow sound when you thump on the top with your fingers. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing ...

About 30 minutes before your bread is finished proofing, put a lid on your Dutch oven and put it in the oven to preheat. Set the oven to whatever temperature you need. I’ll set mine to 450°F ...

Furthermore, proofing bread for the right length of time is not an exact science, ... kneading, and proofing. It’s far more than a countertop bread oven.

How do you know if your bread dough has been over-proofed? And what do you do if it is? Tasting Table spoke to an expert to find out.