✨ Introduction
This rustic artisan bread 🍞 is golden on the outside and airy inside, with a chewy crust and soft crumb. Made with simple ingredients and no kneading machines—just your hands and patience! Perfect for breakfast, ftour, or dipping in olive oil 🫒.
🧂 Ingredients
- 🌾 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1½ teaspoons salt
- 🍶 ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 💧 1¼ cups warm water
- 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🥣 In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- 🤲 Knead gently for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled.
- 🔪 Transfer dough to a floured surface. Shape into a ball and score the top with a sharp knife.
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Place dough on parchment-lined tray or in a Dutch oven.
- 🔥 Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and crusty. Tap the bottom—it should sound hollow.
- ❄️ Cool before slicing. Serve with butter, jam, or olive oil.
🔄 Methods
- Add herbs, garlic, or cheese to the dough 🌿🧄🧀.
- Use whole wheat or semolina flour for variation 🌾.
- Make mini rolls or baguette shapes 🥖.
- Serve with soup, salad, or tagine 🍲🥗.
📚 History
Artisan bread is rooted in European and Mediterranean traditions 🇫🇷🇮🇹🇲🇦. Moroccan bakers love rustic loaves for dipping in olive oil or pairing with hearty dishes.
💪 Benefits
- 🌾 Energy from flour
- 🧂 Minerals from salt
- 🫒 Healthy fats from olive oil
- 💧 Hydration from water-based dough
🎨 Formation
Serve sliced on a wooden board with olives, cheese, or honey 🍯🧀🫒. Ideal for ftour, brunch, or cozy dinners 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Homemade Artisan Bread is simple, rustic, and satisfying—a golden loaf that brings warmth to every table! 🍞🌾🫒✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Bread lovers
- 🍽️ Home cooks
- 🫒 Olive oil fans
- 🎉 Brunch hosts