Description
Learn how to bake your own artisan bread at home with simple techniques and ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the flour and salt to the bowl and mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier bread, add steam to the oven by placing a pan of water at the bottom.
- Experiment with herbs and spices for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Artisan Bread