Artisan Bread
A crusty, chewy artisan bread with a soft interior, perfect for soups, sandwiches, or enjoying with butter. No kneading required, just time and patience for a beautifully baked loaf.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 13 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Pour in warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the bread and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use a Dutch oven to achieve a crisp crust.
- For added flavor, mix in herbs, olives, or cheese before rising.
- The dough will be sticky — resist the urge to overwork it.
- This bread stores well at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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