Artisan Bread Recipe: The Best Easy Loaf for Your Kitchen
This artisan bread recipe produces a crusty, golden loaf that is perfect for any meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 60 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 12 to 18 hours.
- After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball.
- Let it rise again for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Carefully place the dough into the Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a flavorful crust, let the dough rise in the refrigerator overnight.
- Experiment with different flours for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: artisan bread, easy bread recipe, homemade bread