Artisan Bread Loaf

Prep: 15minBake: 35minServes: 1 loafDifficulty: medium
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Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • Bread flour500 g
  • Water (warm)375 ml
  • Active dry yeast7 g
  • Salt10 g
  • Olive oil30 ml

Substitution Options:

Bread flour:
All-purpose flour - Reduce water by 10-15mlImpact: Less chewy, still delicious
Active dry yeast:
Instant yeast - Use 75% of amountImpact: No proofing needed, faster rise

Instructions

1

Mix flour and salt in large bowl. Make a well in center.

💡 Use a big bowl - dough will triple

💡 Don't let salt touch yeast directly

2

Dissolve yeast in warm water, let bloom 5 minutes. Add oil.

💡 Water should be 105-110°F

💡 Should get foamy

3

Pour liquid into flour. Mix until shaggy dough forms.

💡 Dough will be very sticky

💡 No kneading needed!

4

Cover tightly. Rise at room temp 1.5-2 hours until tripled.

💡 Longer rise = more flavor

💡 Should be jiggly when shaken

5

Turn onto floured surface. Fold into rough ball. Rest 15 min.

💡 Don't punch down

💡 Handle gently to keep air bubbles

6

Shape into tight ball. Rise 30-45 min on parchment.

💡 Seam side down

💡 Should increase 50% in size

7

Bake in preheated Dutch oven at 450°F. Covered 20 min, uncovered 15 min.

💡 Score top with sharp knife

💡 No Dutch oven? Use sheet pan with water

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Nutrition Information

Per 1 slice (1/12 loaf)

120
Calories
2g
Fat
22g
Carbs
4g
Protein

No preservatives needed!

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