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Easy Homemade Artisan Bread

A simple, no-knead artisan bread with a golden crust and soft, airy interior.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Rustic
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.25 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups warm water 105–110°F / 40–43°C
  • Optional: cornmeal or extra flour for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Dutch oven or oven-safe pot

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Cover bowl and let dough rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours until doubled and bubbly.
  3. Preheat Dutch oven in oven at 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Turn dough onto floured surface, shape gently into round loaf.
  5. Place dough on parchment paper, cover loosely, rest 30 minutes while oven finishes preheating.
  6. Transfer dough into preheated Dutch oven using parchment. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
  7. Remove lid and bake additional 15–20 minutes until golden and crusty.
  8. Cool loaf on wire rack completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure long fermentation for best flavor and texture. Avoid over-handling dough.