Description

This artisan bread recipe delivers a rustic, golden crust and airy interior using simple, no-knead techniques. With just a few basic ingredients and a hands-off rising process, this beginner-friendly recipe produces bakery-quality results every time—perfect for sandwiches, soups, or a cozy table centerpiece.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached recommended)
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1.25 cups warm water (110°F)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Pour yeast mixture into dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
Cover bowl and let dough rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold gently, and shape into a round loaf. Let rise 30–60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside. Transfer dough on parchment into hot pot. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden and crusty.
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Allow the dough to fully cool before slicing to maintain the crisp crust. For extra flavor, rise the dough overnight in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 120
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg