Description
A simple and rewarding 4-ingredient artisan bread recipe that yields a crispy crust and airy inside.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (approximately 400g)
- ¼ teaspoon instant yeast (or rapid rise yeast)
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt (or kosher salt)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (approximately 355-360ml)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Pour the warm water into the bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly and let it rise for 12 to 24 hours.
- Lightly flour a surface and scrape the dough onto it, folding the edges towards the center.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper seam-side down and let it rest for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and continue baking for 15 to 25 minutes.
- Let the bread cool completely for at least 1-2 hours before slicing.
Notes
To keep bread fresh, store in a paper bag at room temperature. You can freeze it tightly wrapped for longer storage.