Artisan Bread: Easy Homemade Loaves to Delight Your Senses
Learn how to make delicious artisan bread at home with easy-to-follow instructions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 18 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 packet yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water and stir until combined.
- Cover and let rise for 12 to 18 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Place a Dutch oven inside the oven to heat up.
- Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest on a floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a crusty loaf, do not skip the preheating step.
- Experiment with herbs and spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Artisan Bread, Homemade Bread, Baking Bread