Artisan Bread Recipe: Easy Tips for Perfect Homemade Loaves
Learn how to make artisan bread at home with these simple tips and techniques for perfect loaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 18 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast together.
- Add warm water and stir until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Once risen, transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a ball.
- Place the dough onto a parchment paper and lift it into the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crusty bread, use a Dutch oven with a lid.
- Experiment with different flours for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0