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.