5 Minute Artisan Bread

Discover the joy of effortless baking with this *5 Minute Artisan Bread* recipe—your shortcut to homemade, bakery-worthy loaves with minimal effort! Perfect for busy days, this recipe requires only four simple ingredients—flour, salt, instant yeast, and lukewarm water—and just five minutes of hands-on preparation. The dough comes together easily with no kneading required, giving you a no-fuss, rustic bread that’s crusty on the outside and soft, airy on the inside. Whether you let the dough rest for extra flavor or bake it right away, the results are wonderfully satisfying. Elevate your loaf with a beautiful artisan-style finish by slashing the top and using steam during baking. Ideal for dinner tables, sandwiches, or dipping in soups, this quick artisan bread will become your go-to recipe for fresh, homemade comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 0.75 tablespoons Instant yeast
• 1.5 cups Lukewarm water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

Pour the lukewarm water into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a sticky dough forms. Do not overmix; the dough should be shaggy.

Step 3

Cover the bowl loosely with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size (this step can be skipped if pressed for time, but resting improves flavor and texture).

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a baking stone, pizza stone, or heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Optionally, place an empty metal or cast-iron pan on the bottom rack to generate steam later.

Step 5

Dust your hands with flour and shape the dough into a rough ball. Place it on a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.

Step 6

Using a sharp knife or razor blade, slash the top of the dough lightly with a few cuts (this allows the bread to expand properly as it bakes).

Step 7

Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the dough onto the preheated baking surface in the oven.

Step 8

For a crusty loaf, pour about 1 cup of hot water into the empty pan at the bottom of the oven to create steam, then quickly close the oven door.

Step 9

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	415 grams (415.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1441

Total Fat 4.10g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.60g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7088mg	308%
Total Carbohydrate 300.60g	109%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 0.80g
Protein 43.30g	87%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 497mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.6%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 85.1%