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Artisan Bread Recipe

Artisan Bread Recipe
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Learn how to make your own delicious and rustic Artisan Bread at home with this simple recipe. This bread is crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside, and perfect for any meal or occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (395 grams) all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ ounce instant or active dry yeast packet (or 2 ¼ teaspoons)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (105°F)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour warm water over dry ingredients and mix until combined. Dough should be sticky but manageable.
  3. Let the Dough Rise: Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 2 to 10 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
  4. Shape the Dough: Wet your hands and turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently fold edges into the center to form a round loaf or divide into two loaves, tucking the ends underneath.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Place the dough on parchment paper, dust the top with flour, score 1 to 4 lines with a bread knife, and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat and Bake: Preheat the oven to 450°F with a baking stone, pizza stone, Dutch oven, or iron skillet inside. Slide the dough with parchment onto the hot surface. Add 1 cup hot water or 5 ice cubes to the oven bottom for a crustier loaf, then close the oven quickly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
  7. Cool and Serve: Cool the bread on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Store the bread in a paper bag to maintain the crust’s crispness.

Notes

  • You can customize this bread by adding herbs, olives, or cheese to the dough before baking for added flavor.
  • For a softer crust, brush the top of the bread with melted butter immediately after baking.

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Keywords: Artisan Bread, Homemade Bread, Rustic Bread, Crusty Bread

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