Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your home. While artisan bread may seem intimidating, this recipe is so easy that even beginners can master it. With just four basic ingredients and no kneading required, you’ll be making bakery-quality bread in no time!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ No kneading required – Let time do the work for you!
✔️ Crispy crust, soft interior – Just like from an artisan bakery.
✔️ Minimal ingredients – Only flour, water, salt, and yeast.
Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread Recipe
Servings: 2 loaves OR one giant loaf (about 10 slices per mini loaf)
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Rise Time: at least 2 hours. I usually make the dough in the morning for an evening bake.
Ingredients
- 6½ cups all-purpose flour — the better quality, the better the bread
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ tablespoons instant/rapid-rise yeast
- 3 cups lukewarm water
- Cornmeal, for dusting the pan
Instructions
1. Mix the dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 2-12 hours.
2. Preheat the oven
Place a Dutch oven (or any oven-safe pot with a lid) inside your oven and preheat to 450°F for at least 30 minutes.
3. Shape the dough
Lightly cornmeal a surface and turn out the dough. Gently shape it into a ball—no kneading required! Cover with a towel and let it rest while the oven preheats. You can divide into 3 loaves or one giant loaf. I have done it both ways!
4. Bake the bread
Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for another few minutes until golden brown.
5. Cool & enjoy
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy with butter, olive oil, or your favorite spread!
Tips for the Best Artisan Bread
• The long rise time is key—don’t rush it!
• No Dutch oven? Bake on a preheated baking pan
With just a few minutes of effort, you’ll have a loaf that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy bakery. Try it today and impress your family with homemade artisan bread!
