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4 Ingredient Artisan Bread

A simple no-knead artisan bread made with just 4 ingredients. It’s crusty on the outside, tender inside, and nearly impossible to mess up.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Proofing Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 55 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4 ingredient artisan bread, artisan bread, artisan bread recipe, no knead artisan bread, no knead bread
Servings: 1 loaf

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups flour bread or all-purpose
  • 1 package instant yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups lukewarm water

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix 3 ½ cups flour, 1 package instant yeast, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add 1 ½ cups lukewarm water and stir to combine until all the flour is incorporated and a sticky, rough dough forms.
  • Cover the dough and let rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size. If you would like to do an overnight rise, once the dough is mixed, cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and place a Dutch oven with a lid in the oven to heat up. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Once the dough has doubled, lightly flour your hands and grab one side of the dough, pull and stretch the dough over itself. Turn the bowl 90 degrees and repeat the process 5-6 more times until the dough begins to hold its shape. Pinch the seams together into the middle of the dough to form a round ball.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle the top of the dough lightly with flour and cover loosely for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the dough and lift the parchment, placing the dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and put into the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until golden brown. Once done cooking, carefully lift the parchment paper out of the oven and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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Notes

Storage & Make Ahead Instructions
  • Fridge: Wrap bread tightly or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • Freezer: Wrap tightly and store in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Make Ahead: This dough can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. After mixing the dough, cover and let it rise overnight, up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 1615kcal | Carbohydrates: 337g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4681mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 20mg

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