Name: Artisan Yeasted Bread
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 21 min
Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices)
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (or Italian 00 flour); 1 tbsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp honey; 1½ cups warm water

In a large bowl, combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Whisk well and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

Add flour and salt, mix well, and knead just a few times to incorporate the ingredients. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in the bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.

Once doubled, gently grab the corners of the dough and fold them toward the center about 10 times to shape it into a circle.

Transfer the dough into a floured banneton or onto floured parchment paper in a bowl, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

While the dough rises, place a Dutch oven in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).

Once risen, slice a ¼-inch deep cut down the center of the bread with a sharp knife or razor, being careful not to deflate it.

Lift the parchment and place the dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and crispy (internal temperature should be 200–205°F if using a thermometer).

Remove the bread from the oven, cool on a rack, and enjoy!

Artisan Yeasted Bread