Artisan Bread with Butter Swim Biscuits Easy Recipes
There’s something deeply comforting about pulling a warm loaf of artisan bread out of your oven. Maybe it's the golden crust cracking as it cools, or that first buttery slice you tear off while it’s still steaming. Making bread at home doesn’t have to feel like some kind of weekend marathon project either. This no-fuss artisan bread fits into real life, right alongside kids asking for snacks and laundry that’s still not folded.
We lean into the basics here — flour, salt, yeast, and water. That’s it. I mean, if four ingredients can turn into something so soul-satisfying, why complicate it? You don't even need a stand mixer. A big bowl, a wooden spoon, and a dream will get you there. And bonus? This bread is the ultimate sidekick to cheesy potatoes, cozy dinners, or just a swipe of butter. Ready to feel like a total kitchen wizard without even breaking a sweat? Let's go.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast together. Stir in the warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it sit at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven with the lid on inside to heat up for 30 minutes.
- While the Dutch oven heats, turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and shape it roughly into a ball. It’ll look messy, but that’s part of the charm.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the crust is beautifully deep golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing (or tear into it early, I won't judge).