Artisan Bread Recipe: Easy Steps to Homemade Perfection
Learn how to make delicious artisan bread at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 13 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let it rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
- Once doubled in size, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
- Let the loaf rise for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Carefully transfer the loaf into the Dutch oven and cover.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crustier bread, place a dish of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with different types of flour for varying flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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