Description
A simple yet satisfying artisan bread recipe that produces a crusty loaf with a soft inside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (450g) flour (either bread or all-purpose)
- 2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast
- 2 tsp kosher or cooking salt
- 1 ½ cups (375ml) very warm water (up to 55°C/130°F)
- 1 ½ tbsp flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until no dry flour remains. The dough will be sticky.
- Cover the bowl with cling wrap or a plate and let the dough rise for 2 to 3 hours at room temperature until it’s doubled in size and very bubbly.
- (Optional) If you want to enhance the flavor, refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days.
- If refrigerated, let the dough sit out for 45 to 60 minutes before baking.
- Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F) with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
- Dust your work surface with 1 tbsp of flour and gently scrape the dough onto it. Sprinkle the top with another ½ tbsp of flour.
- Using a dough scraper, fold the dough over itself 6 times to shape it into a rough round.
- Flip the dough onto parchment paper, seam-side down. Reshape gently if needed.
- Carefully place the dough (with parchment) into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover it with the lid.
- Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 12 minutes, or until the bread is deeply golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
To keep bread fresh, store it in a bread box or paper bag at room temperature. For longer storage, slice and freeze it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bread, artisan bread, baking, easy bread recipe, homemade bread