Today we’ll learn to prepare a delicious quick homemade artisan bread, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. It’s simple, fast, and requires only 4 ingredients to be ready in 30 minutes. This versatile bread can be used in various occasions, paired with different recipes as sides or starters. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for Quick Homemade Artisan Bread:
- 3 cups of warm water;
- 2 packets of active dry yeast;
- 2 tablespoons of salt;
- 6½ cups of all-purpose flour.
How to Prepare Quick Homemade Artisan Bread:
- Start by taking a stand mixer;
- In the mixer bowl, combine the water, yeast, and salt, then let rest for 5 minutes;
- The yeast should foam and bubble;
- Now, add all the flour to the bowl;
- Mix everything and knead for about 5 minutes;
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours. The dough will double in size;
- After this time, knead the dough for 2 minutes;
- Take portions and shape the bread as desired;
- Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rest for another 30 minutes;
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 25-30 minutes. The crust should be brown and firm.
Done! Now it’s time to spread that butter and grab your coffee!
Suggestions:
Enhance the flavor and nutrition of your homemade artisan bread by adding grains, seeds, nuts, walnuts, or dried fruits. Use these suggestions each time you make the bread to create a new variation to enjoy.
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Did You Know?
Fermented bread, like the one we eat today, was already consumed by the Egyptians around 4000 years ago. In Ancient Egypt, bread was used to pay wages, and farmers received three loaves and two jugs of beer per day’s work.
The Egyptian preparation method was simple: stones ground the wheat, which when mixed with water formed a soft dough baked in ovens. This process is illustrated in paintings found on tombs of kings who ruled around 2500 B.C. (Source: Wikipedia).