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Homemade Artisan Bread fresh out of the oven, with golden crust

Homemade Artisan Bread

A simple and flavorful recipe for making warm, crusty Artisan bread at home, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Traditional
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 1/4 cups bread flour Gives that wonderful chewiness.
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast Works quickly for a faster bread.
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt Enhances flavor and controls fermentation.
  • 1 1/2 cups water (close to room temperature) For even mixing and dough consistency.
Optional Ingredients
  • cornmeal for dusting For an extra rustic touch and to prevent sticking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large ungreased mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt until well combined.
  2. Pour in the water, then gently mix with a spatula or your hands until all the flour is moistened.
  3. Shape the dough into a ball, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. For best flavor, refrigerate your dough for anywhere from 12 hours to 3 days.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees F.
  2. Dust a baking sheet with flour or cornmeal, and turn out your cold dough onto a floured surface.
  3. Cut the dough in half and shape each half into loaves.
  4. Let the loaves rest for about 45 minutes.
  5. Score the loaves with a sharp knife.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow your bread to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a time-saving trick, you can skip the refrigeration. You can add herbs for flavor variations. Store bread wrapped in a kitchen towel for 2-3 days or freeze for longer storage.