Artisan Bread Recipe: Easy Steps for Fresh, Delicious Loaves
Learn how to make delicious and fresh artisan bread at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 18 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 12-18 hours.
- Once risen, shape the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Place a Dutch oven in the oven to heat up.
- Carefully place the dough in the hot Dutch oven and cover it.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 15 minutes uncovered.
- Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier bread, use a baking stone.
- Experiment with different types of flour for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Artisan Bread Recipe, Homemade Bread, Fresh Bread