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Crusty Artisan Bread

Crusty Artisan Bread Recipe

Warm, golden, and delightfully crunchy on the outside with a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for sandwiches or dipping in soups. Impress your friends without stressing your schedule.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Artisan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • cups all-purpose flour – sturdy base for structure
  • 1¼ tsp salt – flavor backbone
  • ½ tsp instant yeast – tiny but mighty
  • 1⅓ cups water – lukewarm for friendly yeast
  • Optional: cornmeal or extra flour for dusting

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 12–18 hours at room temperature.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a ball.
  6. Place dough carefully into preheated Dutch oven.
  7. Cover and bake 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • High hydration dough = airy interior; don’t panic if sticky.
  • Letting the dough rise overnight develops flavor naturally.
  • For extra crunch, bake longer uncovered.

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