~ Artisan Bread
Here is the recipe for our favorite Artisan Bread ~
very easy with only four simple ingredients.
Flour, salt, yeast and water.
Easy enough for anyone to do, no kneading required
and it is just pure rustic goodness!!
and it is just pure rustic goodness!!
I use the recipe from Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes A Day
(and also these...a combination of the two methods:)
The key for getting that irresistible crust and airy crumb is getting steam into the oven.
I use a Dutch oven but there are several other ways they show here.
They also have gluten-free and whole grain recipes! 
Ingredients: 
6-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 tablespoons instant yeast (or two packets)
1-1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 cups lukewarm water
Enjoy!!
"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods:
and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts."
~ James Beard
16 Thoughts:
Oh my mouth is watering...seriously...this looks SO good. I will have to check out the gluten free options. Often they are so much more difficult to make. Yum!
Looks divine. Was just telling mr. coco last evening, over dinner, about your lovely choice in fabrics. Have a lovely afternoon ~ xox Alexandra
It looks delicious! This would have gone wonderfully with the black bean pumpkin soup I made last night. I’ve never had much luck with making bread but if you promise it’s easy, I’ll give it try.
Have a great weekend ~
Jo
I will make it on Sunday and report back, thanks for sharing!
That looks amazing!
Amazing...I am going to make this this weekend!!!
Thanks Lori!
Will be making this for sure!! I think I need to check out those cookbooks as well..thanks Lori!! Have a great weekend.
Lori this is why I canot stay away from Breads!
Looks so delish!! I love the crust so golden and crunchy.
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xoxo
Karena
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Yum! All we buy these days are the artisan breads so what fun if I could actually make a loaf?!? I don't have much confidence with making breads (or anything with yeast, or kneading, for that matter) but I'll give it a try! Thank you!!
Looks amazing! I think I may actually attempt it. Thanks for sharing!
Lori this looks easy and so delish! A warm comfort food for sure.
Have a blessed Sunday.
~Melissa :)
I am soooo hungry now,all of your food looks great!I was thinking how amazing you are..:)
Yes I was in Italy last summer,I have lots of pictures on facebook.You can take a look if you want useing your husband's id.You can find me by this name ANDREEA RED.I hope the picts will make you dream of Italy.
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GORGEOUS! Your bread looks fantastic! So crusty and fluffy... yum!
I'm new to your blog! and a new follower! =)
xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
My mother makes a version of this simple bread and she loves it! Easy and delicious!
Would be wonderful with homemade jam . . .
Jennifer
Lori...my bread was delicious!
The only thing was it didnt have the "airy" look inside that yours does, the crust was perfect. Do you let the dough sit after you mix it (before you make your loaves)??? That was my only other thought...thanks so much for sharing....did you get your 2nd dutch oven?? :)
Had to comment again . . . my parents arrived today for a visit and what did my mother bring along but a loaf of this bread! She mentioned that for her recipe, start to finish, is about 18 hours . . . it rises for a long time.
So this will be my breakfast in the morning!
Jennifer
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