*No dutch oven? I’ve done a little research on the subject, and it seems to can still get crusty bread without one. Right out of the oven- I mean come on… It’s that easy! There are many options for mix-ins and different flavorings with this recipe, and I promise to share any gems I discover along the way. Covering your dutch oven while baking creates a steamy affect, which makes the inside perfectly soft while creating a perfect, golden, crust. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into the ball.Īfter the oven (and dutch oven) have pre-heated- in the bread dough goes- to bake for 30 minutes covered and 15 minutes un-covered to crisp and brown the top. (8-18 hours.)Īfter that time has passed, the dough will look puffy and bubbly, and will be a bit sticky to the touch. No kneading is necessary, and the goal here is a messy, shaggy dough which is covered in plastic wrap, and left to sit on your counter overnight. The four ingredients (flour, yeast, salt and water) are combined in a large bowl and simply stirred together. Because really- how could this perfect golden, crusty bread be so simple? I’ve outlined the process below: I knew it was time to see how easy this bread actually was to make. I mean making bread from nothing but flour, yeast, salt and water must be an ancient concept right? Around the same time my MIL sent me her recipes, I found a great post on via Pintrest with a tutorial of almost the exact same recipe. Where this concept actually originated? Who knows. My Mother-in-law made a couple different batches when we visited recently, and ever since I’ve had it on the brain. It’s possible you’ve seen a version of this recipe before. Well- this recipe has truly changed my views on bread forever! It literally takes 5 minutes to prepare the dough, it sits out overnight, and bakes up in no-time. It’s something I’ve conquered, but for the everyday- I don’t often have the energy to deal with making dinner as well as homemade bread on the side. Even though I’ve made it a few times now, homemade bread has always been something I put in the “do-able but time-consuming” category.

Artisan bread recipe