Beginner’s Guide to Artisan Baking: Easy Recipes for Home Chefs
Discover the joys of artisan baking with our beginner-friendly guide featuring easy recipes that you can recreate at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 loaves
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into loaves or rolls.
- Let the shaped dough rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- Experiment with different types of flour for unique flavors.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg