Description
Artisan bread is a warm, crusty delight that transforms any meal with its irresistible aroma and chewy texture. This easy, no-fuss recipe lets you create a rustic loaf from scratch, perfect for cozy dinners or gourmet sandwiches. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be amazed at how effortlessly you can bake your own artisan bread at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry mixture and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a round loaf, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg