Artisan Bread

Imagine waking up to the enchanting aroma of freshly baked bread, crisped to perfection. Our Artisan Bread is just that! Versatile, aromatic, and hard on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. It’s perfect for Sunday breakfast, holiday dinners, or whenever you’re in the mood for some good-old-fashioned bread making. Trust us, once you’ve tasted it, your taste buds won’t stop thanking you!

This bread isn’t called ‘artisan’ just for kicks. It’s all about the technique and love put into making it. It���s one of the oldest and most traditional forms of bread out there and is sure to leave your guests impressed every time.

And the best part? You don’t need to be a master baker to whip this up. Our recipe is simple, easy-to-follow, and sure to bring out the budding baker in you! So, here’s everything you need to know about Artisan Bread.

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1hr
• Servings: 6
• Yield: 1 loaf

Alright, enough of the jibber-jabber. Let’s get down to business and make some Artisan Bread!

Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need

• 3 cups of bread flour
• 1 tsp yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 �� cups warm water

To make this bread, you’ll need a large mixing bowl and a Dutch oven.

It’s crucial to use bread flour as it develops more gluten resulting in a better rise and structure in your bread. If you’re fresh out, no worries mate, all-purpose flour will do in a pinch.

How To Make Artisan Bread

1. First off, mix the flour, yeast, and salt in your bowl. Add the warm water and give it a good stir till it forms a sticky dough.
2. Let it rise. Cover the bowl with a wrap and let it sit at room temperature for about 12 to 18 hours. This slow rise will give your bread that distinct artisan flavor.
3. Preheat your Dutch oven with the lid at 450��F. Meanwhile, shape your dough into a ball on a floured surface. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect. That’s the charm of artisan bread!
4. Once heated, carefully drop your dough into the Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes to get that crispy crust.
5. Your artisan bread is ready! Let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!

Tips For The Best Results

• Let the dough rest and rise. The longer, the better!
• Use warm water. Not hot! Too hot and you���ll kill the yeast.

Storage Tips

• Store it in a bread box for freshness. If you don’t have one, wrap it in a clean cloth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour?
A: You can substitute half the bread flour with whole wheat flour.

Q: Can this bread be frozen?

A: Yes, this bread freezes well. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil.

Q: What’s the best yeast to use for Artisan Bread?

A: Active dry yeast is the best one to use.

Q: Why is my bread too dense?

A: That happens when there isn’t enough water. The dough needs to be sticky and wet.

Q: How long does this bread last?

A: If stored properly, the bread will last about 3-4 days at room temperature.

Nutritional Facts of Artisan Bread

A slice of artisan bread contains around 120 calories, 1g of fat, 25g of carbohydrates, and 3g of protein.

Wrapping this up, we hope you find as much joy in making and eating this Artisan Bread as we do. It’s simple yet scrumptious, humble yet impressive. Paired with a dollop of butter or jam, it’s stuff of the good life. Try it out and let us know what you think. Happy baking, mates!