Easy Artisan Loaf

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:06:08 GMT

Step 1

In large mixing bowl, combine the 5 cups of bread flour, packet of instant yeast, salt, sugar, and warm water.

Step 2

Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough ball forms.

Step 3

Flour your work station with some of the flour from the extra 1/4 cup.

Step 4

Turn out your shaggy ball of dough and knead until the ball becomes smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes by hand. You can also knead the dough in a stand mixer, 7-10 minutes.

Step 5

Place kneaded dough ball into a clean bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel.

Step 6

In a warm place, allow your dough to rise for 60-90 minutes.

Step 7

While the dough is rising, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat. Optionally, sprinkle with corn meal.

Step 8

After the dough has doubled in size, release the sides of the dough from the bowl. It will deflate decently.

Step 9

Turn dough out onto workstation and gently form into a loaf shape.

Step 10

Place the loaf onto the lined baking tray.

Step 11

Cover the loaf with the damp kitchen again and allow the dough to rise for a second time, 30-45 minutes.

Step 12

When the rise is complete, uncover the dough and preheat the oven to 425° F.

Step 13

With a very sharp blade, score the top of the loaf 2-4 times on a diagonal slant.

Step 14

Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. You can also check the bread’s readiness by tapping the bottom of the loaf. A hollow sound means cooked bread!

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