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Crazy Easy Homemade 4-Ingredient Artisan Bread Recipe

Crazy Easy Homemade 4-Ingredient Artisan Bread

A simple no-knead artisan loaf made with flour, water, salt, and yeast. An overnight rise creates excellent flavor, a chewy crumb, and a crisp crust.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups, approximately 375-390 g All-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups, 355 g Lukewarm water
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Instant or active dry yeast

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add the lukewarm water and stir until a sticky, shaggy dough forms; kneading is not necessary.
  2. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and leave it at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, until puffy and bubbly.
  3. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface or sheet of parchment. Fold or shape it gently into a loose round without adding excessive flour or deflating the dough.
  4. Let the shaped dough rest for 30 to 45 minutes while a Dutch oven preheats at 450°F (230°C) for about 30 minutes.
  5. Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake another 10 to 15 minutes, until deeply golden brown.
  6. Transfer the loaf to a rack and cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use parchment as a sling for safe transfer. A full overnight rise gives the best flavor; in a cool kitchen, the dough may need closer to 18 hours, while a warm kitchen may require earlier checking.