90-Minute French Bread From Scratch - Golden Crust Guaranteed - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 2 cups lukewarm water (around 105°F)
• 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast
• 2 ½ teaspoons white sugar
• 5 cups (650 g) plain flour or bread flour, with extra for dusting
• 2 ½ teaspoons regular salt or fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Melted butter with salt (if you want)