3 Ingredient Artisan Bread
This 3 ingredient artisan bread is a no-knead, overnight loaf with a crackly golden crust and soft, airy crumb. Just flour, yeast, and water - mixed the night before and baked in a Dutch oven the next day.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Dutch Oven
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour 360g, bread flour preferred
- 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 355ml, around 100°F
Instructions
- Mix flour and yeast together in a large bowl. Pour in the lukewarm water and stir until a shaggy sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and fold gently into a round shape. Place seam-side down on parchment paper.
- Lower the dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven. Score the top with a knife if desired.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 to 15 more minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Add 1 tsp salt for better flavor - technically makes it 4 ingredients but highly recommended.
- Dutch oven is essential for a proper crackling crust.
- Do not cut the bread too soon - let it rest at least 20 minutes after baking.
- Store cut-side down on a board or freeze slices for up to 2 months.