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artsian bread on a vintage drying rack

How to Make Homemade Artisan Bread (With or Without a Dutch Oven)

This easy and delicious homemade artisan bread recipe is perfect for the beginner baker! With only 4 ingredients, this no-knead bread can be made with or without a dutch oven and it turns out perfectly every single time.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Proof Time: 1 day
Course: from scratch recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: artisan bread, bread
Servings: 1 Loaf
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Deborah McDonald

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Flour preferably bread flour
  • 1 tsp Salt Coarse salt or Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Instant yeast Active dry yeast variation shared below
  • 1.5 cups Warm water 
  • 1 tbsp Corn meal optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together. Add the water to the dry ingredients.
  • Let it rise at room temperature for at least 8 hours.  Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place your dutch oven or crock into the oven while it warms to temperature.
  • Remove dough onto a lightly floured surface or cutting board. Fold the dough into itself and shape it into your desired shape.
  • Let the dough rise again for 30 minutes
  • Score the top of the dough with a very sharp knife. Sprinkle coarse salt on top for taste.
  • Add cornmeal to the base of your dutch oven, crock or pan. This step is optional.
  • Place dough in a warm crock or preheated dutch oven with the lid on and place in the oven.  
  • Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  • Remove the lid and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the crust is golden brown. If you are making two smaller loaves, only bake for 20 minutes, then check to see if it is the desired color.
  • Remove from the hot Dutch oven and take the loaf out of the pan.  Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. 
  • Serve and Enjoy!

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Notes

Active Dry Yeast Variation

In a rush? Or If you only have active yeast, try making artisan bread dough with active yeast. There is a slight variation to take, but the results are the same! 
 
  • Add 1.5 cups of warm water to a bowl. 
  • Pour in 3/4 tsp. active dry yeast to the water.
  • Next, add 1/2 tsp. white sugar to the bowl. 
  • The yeast needs the sugar to “eat and grow.”Let the yeast water sit for approximately 15 minutes. 
  • Give the yeast mixture a gentle stir, add the flour and salt, and continue the recipe as directed above. 
 
When it comes time to proof, place a slightly damp linen towel on top of the dough and place it in the oven on the proofer setting for 3 hours. The bread will bake up perfectly! 

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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