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Crusty Artisan Bread Recipe

Crusty Artisan Bread Recipe

This Crusty Artisan Bread is golden, crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, or enjoying with butter and olive oil, it’s simple to make at home with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
including rising 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • Optional: cornmeal for dusting

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Gradually add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a covered Dutch oven inside.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a ball.
  6. Carefully place dough into the preheated Dutch oven.
  7. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden crust forms.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Long fermentation improves flavor and texture.
  • Use a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot for the best crust.
  • Score the dough before baking for a beautiful artisan look.
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