You WON’T buy bread from the grocery store again!!
RECIPE DOWN BELOW 👇🏼👇🏼
Here it is!
My first EVER successfully baked loaf of Artisan Style Bread. My GO-TO for avocado toast in the morning or for an OOEY-GOOEY grilled cheese & tomato soup!!🥫
Last year for Christmas, I gifted most of my family fresh bread and let me tell you… it did NOT disappoint.
WARNING ⚠️
After you bake your first loaf… you will naturally want to bake more… for everyone. This makes a great gift!! besides who doesn’t like bread??
4 Ingredients… your body will THANK YOU.
INGREDIENTS:
3 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour (I use Bobs Red Mill Organic)
2 tsp Kosher Salt (I use Real Salt)
1/2 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
1 1/4 cup WARM water (NOT HOT you will kill your yeast)
1. In a large bowl whisk flour, salt and yeast together until combined
2. Pour water into combined ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon. If dough isn’t sticking to itself, add a teaspoon of water. You want your dough sticky, it won’t look pretty, but trust the process!!!)
3. Once dough is incorporated, cover bowl with plastic cling wrap for 5-7 hours (the dough should double in size)
4. Preheat oven to 425° with Dutch oven inside
5. Scrape dough onto lightly floured surface
6. Pull and fold all four corners of dough into the center until a ball forms, flip dough ball over so the “pretty side” is facing up
7. Score the dough with a bread lame or razor blade down the center (if you’re feeling fancy you can google designs)☺️
8. Place dough ball into a preheated Dutch oven or any covered oven-safe container.
9. Bake for 30 minutes at 425°
10. After 30 minutes, remove Dutch oven lid and bake for another 15 minutes at 425° (this will give you that oh so CRISPY, CRUSTY outside)
ENJOY!! ☺️
Comment if you followed this recipe! And let me know how it came out!!
Baking fresh bread at home has never been easier! With just four simple ingredients—flour, salt, yeast, and warm water—you can create a delicious Artisan bread that elevates your meals. The process begins with combining the dry ingredients and incorporating the warm water to form a sticky dough. Allow your dough to rise for 5-7 hours, and you'll witness the magic of fermentation, doubling in size and developing a rich flavor. Preheating your Dutch oven before baking is key to achieving that perfect crust, while removing the lid halfway through the baking time ensures a crispy exterior. The high oven temperature facilitates a beautiful rise, known as oven spring, making your bread beautifully fluffy inside while maintaining a crunchy crust outside. Not only is this bread recipe simple and rewarding, but it also makes for a fantastic gift! Wrap a freshly baked loaf in parchment paper and tie it with a ribbon for a homemade present that friends and family will surely appreciate. Plus, enjoying this bread as the base for avocado toast or a classic grilled cheese is a delicious way to start your day or enjoy a cozy evening meal. Remember, homemade bread is about patience and practice. Don’t be discouraged by the process; the results are well worth it. Happy baking!
that look absolutely gorgeous 😍