Artisan Bread Recipe only requires 3 simple ingredients and you can have homemade bread at home with little effort. Enjoy this artisan sourdough bread recipe with dinner and see just how easy and delicious it is!
Artisan Bread Recipe
There is something so comforting about bread with a meal and this Artisan Bread Recipe does not disappoint. You are going to be amazed just how easy it is to make homemade bread!
This simple bread comes together with just a few ingredients and very little work. Your house will smell amazing as this bakes!
Check out this video to see how easy it is to make this Crusty Artisan Bread!
Once you give this a try, you will see how much better it tastes than those store bought bread mixes. You are going to save money and have the best artisan bread ever!
Now you can make this easily at home and save money from bakery prices. It really is very easy!
What is artisan bread used for?
Artisan bread is a type of bread that generally is made by hand and has a short term shelf life. It looks rustic and usually has a dusting of flower on top.
It is perfect to enjoy with your meals or for a snack.
What is different about artisan bread?
Ingredients for artisan bread:
- flour
- salt
- yeast
Can you believe that you need so little to make homemade bread?! This recipe is so easy!
How to make no knead artisan bread recipe:
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and instant yeast.
It is totally optional, but you can add seasonings to the bread at this point if you choose to do so. Some ideas include cheese, raisins or any seasonings you like.
Stir in water. The dough will be very sticky but this is ok.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it set out for 12-18 hours. I know it seems like a long time, but it will be worth it and the bread will be amazing!
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Now typically, artisan bread calls for baking the bread in a cast iron pot with a lid (such as a Le Creuset).
I do not have one of these fancy shmancy pots (though I’d love one!), so I used an old crockpot liner. Please don’t ask why I have an old crockpot liner, that’s a whole other story. 🙂
Anyway, this worked great for baking this bread! I did remove the handle from the lid since it is plastic!! Now back to the recipe – place the pot and lid in the heated oven. Let sit in the oven for 30 minutes.
While the pot is heating through, take the super sticky dough out of the bowl and place on a very floured surface. Shape into a ball (do not knead it). Cover with the plastic wrap you were using earlier.
Once the pot is ready, remove it from the oven. Place the super sticky dough in the HOT, HOT pot. Please be very careful!!
Put the lid on top. (Since I am using the old crockpot liner without the handle on the lid, I put my lid on upside down for easier removal later.) Bake at 450 F for 30 minutes.
Your bread will look beautiful. Remove the lid and bake another 15 minutes.
Wala! Remove the bread from the pot and let cool on a wire rack. Your house should smell wonderful and you should feel very proud. What a creation. Enjoy!
This is the best artisan bread recipe!
You are going to love how easy it is to make this. It really is so simple and tastes amazing.
The hardest part is just waiting until you can bake it. It really is the easiest recipe and so delicious.
I love having fresh bread to enjoy at home without the price tag of fancy bakery prices. Plus, it is nice knowing what is in the bread and not worrying about preservatives and other extra ingredients.
Let us know what you think once you try this delicious and easy recipe. I have a feeling once you make this bread, it will become a family favorite and something you make often.
Rustic bread recipes are so gorgeous and tastes amazing.
Rustic breads really have such a charm to them. They look so pretty and taste even better!
Try this fast easy artisan bread recipe.
With literally just a handful of ingredients, this recipe could not be any easier. Anyone can make this soft artisan bread recipe regardless of baking experience.
It is very easy and your entire house will smell like fresh bread when you make this hearty artisan bread recipe. Our family loved this bread recipe and it was a big hit.
Once you bake the bread you will see how delicious it is and easy. Fresh bread does not have to be complicated.
You don’t need a fancy bread maker for this bread recipe. You don’t even need a stand mixer although you can use it if you have one.
I promise once you try this recipe, you will see how easy and amazing it is!
Print this artisan sourdough bread recipe below:
Artisan Bread Recipe only requires 3 simple ingredients and you can have homemade bread at home with little effort. Try this artisan sourdough bread recipe.
- 3 cups flour
- 1¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon yeast this is a small portion of what is in a small packet of yeast
- 1½ cups water
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and yeast.
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**If you want to add anything to the bread (seasonings, cheese, raisins) add it in now.
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Stir in water. The dough will be very sticky.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let set out for 12-18 hours. I know it seems like a long time, but it will be worth it!
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Heat oven to 450 F (or 230 C). Now here is where the original recipe differs from what I did. The original recipes uses a cast iron pot with a lid (such as a Le Creuset). I do not have one of these fancy shmancy pots (though I'd love one!), so I used an old crockpot liner. Please don't ask why I have an old crockpot liner, that's a whole other story. Anyway, this worked great for baking this bread! I did remove the handle from the lid since it is plastic!! Now back to the recipe - place the pot and lid in the heated oven. Let sit in the oven for 30 minutes.
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While the pot is heating through, take the super sticky dough out of the bowl and place on a very floured surface. Shape into a ball (do not knead it). Cover with the plastic wrap you were using earlier.
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Once the pot is ready, remove it from the oven. Place the super sticky dough in the HOT, HOT pot. Please be very careful!! Put the lid on top. (Since I am using the old crockpot liner without the handle on the lid, I put my lid on upside down for easier removal later.) Bake at 450 F for 30 minutes.
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Your bread will look beautiful. Remove the lid and bake another 15 minutes.
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Wala! Remove the bread from the pot and let cool on a wire rack. Your house should smell wonderful and you should feel very proud. What a creation. Enjoy!
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Christina says
Hello
Have you ever tried to make this gluten free?
Thank you
Christina
Carrie says
Not yet, no I haven’t
Karly SHELTON says
Hi What can you use IF you don’t have “crock pot liner & lid ?
Thank you,
Karly
Doreen Auger says
The size of the baking vessel is important for proper rise during baking. What was the size of the crock you used?? Diameter/height?????
Ambere Wright says
What type of flour do you use for this Artisan bread?
Beth says
I made just as the directions say. I baked in a large stoneware bowl with a lid. I did put the dough on parchment before baking. I was thrilled with the results. Basically no effort and great bread.
Carrie says
Beth – Great to hear! Thank you for sharing!
Peta TAYLOR says
Outstanding result. I proved mine inside a plastic carrier as I don’t have clingfilm. And the oven tripped and switched off for half an hour mid-way. It was STILL superb. Thanks for the new go-to. X
Kath says
Just found this recipe & keen to try it out! Do you use plain flour? Will also use my Crock Pot liner instead of my cast iron one for the nice oblong shape. By the way, FYI the word is “Voila” not “Wala”…it’s a French word meaning “there it is” or “there you go” ! Thanks for the recipe ?
Carrie says
Thank you! Yes, I used all purpose flour for this recipe.
Jennah says
Can I use rapid rise yeast instead of regular yeast and does the water need to be room temperature?
Judi says
Recipe s look good
Judi says
Got to make your bread
Carrie says
I hope you do and let us know what you think!
Carrie says
Thank you!
Carrie says
Yes, you can use rapid yeast and I do recommend that the water be at room temperature. Thank you!
Jackie says
Made your bread and it is delicious and so easy with easy cleanup! I did a double batch because I baked it in a large LeCreuset pot! Perfect! Thanks for posting this.
Carrie says
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Eden says
I made this with my Dutch oven and it was amazing. I added a little bit of olive oil and olives with herbs to make an Italian loaf. Fabulous. My family loves it. And my very Italian grandmother thought it was from the Italian bakery in town so that’s huge praise! Wonderful recipe. Can’t wait to try more!
Carrie says
So great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
MaryAnn Brown says
I followed the recipe exactly as written, using water at a temperature of 72 degrees, as that was the room temperature in my home. But I didn’t get a ball of dough after mixing; it was very watery and not formed at all. What did I do wrong? Should I have added more flour? The 3 cups that the recipe called for didn’t seem to be enough and their was no rise in the dough (and I used rapid rise yeast). Help please!
Carrie says
Oh no, I haven’t had that issue. I would add 1/2 cup of more flour and see if that helps. Thank you!
Mark says
Simple process and great results.
I used a saucepan with 8.5″ diameter and 4.5″ deep with metal handles and a glass lid. The flour was strong white bread flour.
Very happy with the outcome.
Thank you for sharing.
Carrie says
I’m glad you liked it – Thanks for sharing!
Melissa says
Amazing bread! Small correction…it’s voilà, not wala. 🙂
Jillian C. says
When I added the water, the dough seemed very dry, not wet and sticky the way you made it sound. I added a tad more water and I’m hoping the consistency changes after letting it rest.
Carrie says
Let us know how it turns out. Mine was a little sticky so I think adding a bit more water was a great idea.