How to make pain ordinaire

Put water in a bowl, add yeast and whisk.

Gradually add flour until it becomes difficult to whisk (thin batter).

Add salt! Continue adding flour, but fold rather than beat it in, until it becomes difficult (thick batter).

Oil mixing bowl and put dough in, smooth side down, then flip over and cover.

1st Rise = 1-2 hours "Punch down" 2nd rise = 3/4 -1 1/4 hours Round and rest = 1/4 - 1/2 hour Form into loaves Proof = 1/2 - 1 hour Bake = 30-40 minutes @ 450 degrees Total time = 4-5 hours