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3 ingredient artisan bread crusty chewy golden boule with flour-dusted cracked crust, three cups bread flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt baked in Dutch oven at 450°F

3 Ingredient Artisan Bread

A rustic, no-knead artisan bread with a crackly crust and open chewy crumb. Made with just three pantry ingredients and an overnight rise that does all the work for you.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 13 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 138
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water around 100°F to 110°F

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven with lid
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Pour in warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Cover the bowl tightly and leave at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and doubled.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, fold it over itself 4 to 5 times, and shape into a rough ball.
  4. Rest the shaped dough on parchment for 30 to 45 minutes while preheating the oven and Dutch oven to 450°F.
  5. Score the top with a sharp knife, then carefully lower the dough on parchment into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
  6. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 more minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • The dough will be sticky - do not add extra flour, this is normal.
  • Preheat the Dutch oven for a full 30 minutes for the best crust.
  • Store cut-side down uncovered for up to 24 hours to preserve the crispy crust.