Artisan Bread
A simple yet flavorful recipe for artisan bread that features a crispy crust and fluffy interior. Perfect for home bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.75 cups bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.75 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1.5 cups warm water (between 120°F and 130°F) Ensure temperature is correct to activate yeast.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Slowly add the warm water to the dry mixture and stir until you have a sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm place to rise until doubled in size (1.5 to 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight for 8 hours).
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 450°F, placing a Dutch oven with its lid inside for 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes after refrigeration.
- Dust a clean surface with flour, turn the dough onto it, shape into a round loaf, and cover it for 10 minutes.
- Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife, about 1/4-inch deep.
- Lift the dough on parchment paper into the preheated Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 15 to 17 minutes until golden brown.
Cooling
- Use parchment paper to lift the bread out and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider letting the dough rise overnight. Store bread in a bread box or plastic wrap at room temperature, or freeze slices for later use.