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Artisan Bread Recipe

Easy Artisan Bread Recipe: Make Perfect Crusty Loaf at Home

This Artisan Bread Recipe outlines a simple method to create a delicious crusty loaf at home, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 18 hours
Total Time 18 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, honey (or sugar), and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
  4. Flour a surface and turn out the dough. Shape into a round loaf and let rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake in a Dutch oven for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  6. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe allows for customization with herbs, cheese, or dried fruits, making it a versatile addition to any meal.

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