Description
Enjoy the simple pleasure of baking your own homemade artisan bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Each bite of this crusty yet soft bread is a delightful experience in every way.
Ingredients
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- 3 and 1/4 cups bread flour (about 430g), plus more for hands and pan
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups water, close to room temperature
- Optional: cornmeal for dusting pan
Dough:
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Add water and mix until combined. Shape into a ball.
- Rise: Cover and let rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Shape & Rest: Divide dough, shape into loaves, and let rest for 45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven. Score loaves, bake at 475°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool & Serve: Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can freeze the dough or baked bread for future use.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding herbs, cheese, or nuts to the dough.
- Refer to the Baking with Yeast Guide for yeast-related questions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
