Foolproof Artisan Bread: Discover the Simple Loaf Everyone Loves!
A simple and foolproof recipe for artisan bread that yields a delicious loaf everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12-18 hours (including resting time)
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and instant 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 at room temperature.
- After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover it, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour.
- Experiment with adding herbs or cheese for different flavors.
- This bread can be stored in a paper bag at room temperature for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg