artisan bread recipe: the best homemade loaf you’ll love
Learn how to make a delicious artisan bread at home with this simple recipe that yields a crusty loaf with a soft, airy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure your water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- You can add herbs or cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg