Easy 4 Ingredient Artisan Bread Recipe
This Easy 4 Ingredient Artisan Bread recipe requires minimal effort for a delicious, rustic loaf with a crispy crust and soft interior. Perfect for beginners or seasoned bakers looking for a quick homemade bread option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4-24 hours (including rise time)
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon yeast
Wet Ingredient:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a Kitchen Aid mixer with a paddle attachment or a bowl and wood spoon, combine dry ingredients. Slowly add water while the mixer is on low speed, and mix until everything is combined.
- Rise Time: Allow dough to sit and rise for 4 up to 24 hours.
- Shape and Prepare for Baking: Scrape the risen dough onto a floured surface, form into a ball, and place on a parchment sheet. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Bake: Score the top of the loaf, then bake in a preheated dutch oven pot or on a pizza stone until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven, cool on a rack, and enjoy warm with honey and butter.
Notes
- The longer the rise time, the richer the flavor of the bread.
- Use a dutch oven pot for best results, or a pizza stone as an alternative.
- Covering the loaf with a flour sack towel while cooling helps create a crackly texture on the crust.
- The bread freezes well in a ziplock bag for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 150 per slice
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy bread recipe, Artisan bread, Homemade bread, 4 ingredient bread
