Homemade Artisan Bread

Homemade Artisan Bread (No-Knead Style)
🧾 Ingredients:
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp instant yeast (or 3/4 tsp active dry yeast)
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water
👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Mix the Dough
   In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast
   Add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms
   No kneading needed—just mix until combined
2. Let It Rise (Slow Fermentation)
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel
   Let it sit at room temperature for 12–18 hours
   Dough should double in size and look bubbly
3. Shape the Dough
   Lightly flour your surface
   Gently turn out the dough (it will be sticky)
   Fold it over itself a few times and shape into a ball
4. Second Rest
   Place dough on parchment paper
   Cover and let rest for 30–60 minutes
5. Preheat Oven & Pot
   Place a heavy pot with lid (like a Dutch oven) inside
   Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) for at least 20–30 minutes
6. Bake
   Carefully place the dough (with parchment) into the hot pot
   Cover and bake for 30 minutes
   Remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden brown
7. Cool
   Let bread cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing
   ✨ Tips for Perfect Artisan Bread:
   Use a covered pot to trap steam → creates crispy crust
   Don’t skip long rise → develops deep flavor
   Dough should be sticky, not dry
   Add herbs, garlic, olives, or cheese for variations