Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Artisan Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This bread is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with a spread of butter.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 3 and 1/4 cups (about 430g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and pan
- 2 teaspoons (about 6g) instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons (about 9g) coarse salt (see note)
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) water, close to room temperature at about 70°F (21°C)
- optional: cornmeal for dusting pan
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large ungreased mixing bowl, whisk the flour, yeast, and salt together.
- Add Water: Pour in the water and gently mix together until all the flour is moistened.
- Rise Time: Cover the dough and let it rise for 2-3 hours at room temperature.
- Refrigerate (Optional): For best flavor, refrigerate the dough for 12-72 hours.
- Shape and Rest: Shape the dough into loaves and let them rest for 45 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C).
- Score and Bake: Score the loaves, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a crustier crust, create steam in the oven as directed.
- Leftover bread can be stored for up to 5 days at room temperature or 1 week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
