Description
This 4-Ingredient Artisan Bread Recipe makes it easy to create a delicious, crusty loaf at home. Perfect for beginners, this no-knead recipe uses a Dutch oven for a perfect bake every time. Enjoy simple, homemade bread.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- Flour a surface, turn out dough, and fold edges to form a ball.
- Place dough seam-side down on floured parchment paper, dust with flour, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 450°F (232°C) for 30-45 minutes.
- Score the dough if desired. Carefully place dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake uncovered for 15-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove bread from Dutch oven and cool on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Unbleached all-purpose flour is preferred.
- Instant yeast or rapid rise yeast can be used.
- Fine sea salt or kosher salt works well.
- Ensure water temperature is between 105-115°F.
- The dough will be sticky.
- The first rise can take longer depending on room temperature.
- A Dutch oven with a lid is essential for this recipe.
- Preheating the Dutch oven is crucial for a good crust.
- Carefully handle the hot Dutch oven.
- Allow the bread to cool completely for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: No-Knead
- Cuisine: American