Homemade Artisan Bread: A Simple 8-Step Recipe
Mix 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons of salt, and ½ teaspoon of yeast in a large bowl.
Add 1½ cups of lukewarm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into a ball.
Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
Bake with the lid on for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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