Description
Artisan Bread is a rustic, no-knead loaf with a crusty exterior and soft, chewy interior. Made with just four simple ingredients, this overnight bread recipe delivers bakery-style results at home — perfect for soups, sandwiches, or snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Stir in warm water until a shaggy dough forms. No kneading needed.
- Cover the bowl loosely and let rise at room temperature for 8–12 hours (overnight).
- When the dough is bubbly and doubled in size, turn it out onto a floured surface and shape into a round loaf.
- Let rest for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot pot, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until crust is golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Add herbs, garlic, or cheese to the dough for variation.
- Swap in some whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste.
- Sprinkle with oats or seeds before baking for texture.
- Use everything bagel seasoning for a flavorful crust.
- To re-crisp crust, toast slices or warm in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
