crusty artisan bread

crusty artisan bread

i think this bread is the easiest and most delicious bread ever.

 it will probably be the only kind i make from now on.

crusty artisan bread recipe

2 cups - whole wheat flour

1 cup - white flour

1 1/2 tsp - salt

1/2 tsp - yeast

1 3/4 cups - water

mix wheat, salt and yeast together.

add water until its a sticky dough.

cover and let rise for 12 - 18 hours - i left mine over night

heat oven to 450 degrees

on a floured surface form dough into a ball or oval

place a dutch oven or that type of dish in the oven for 30 mins (needs to have a lid)

let dough rest while dish is warming up

remove and place dough ball in dish put lid on and bake for 30 mins

remove lid and bake 15 mins more

place bread on a cooling rack and enjoy once it is cool.