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Artisan Bread Recipe

Artisan Bread Recipe: The Best Homemade Loaf You’ll Ever Make

This artisan bread recipe will guide you through making the best homemade loaf you’ve ever tasted, with a perfect crust and soft interior.

  • Total Time: 12 hours 60 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast together.
  2. Stir in the water until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
  4. After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball.
  5. Let it rest for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  6. Place the dough into a hot Dutch oven and cover it with the lid.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes covered, then for another 15 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
  8. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a more crusty bread, bake with steam.
  • Experiment with different flours for varied flavors.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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