5 Minute Artisan Bread Recipe

Experience the magic of artisan bread without the hours of work! This recipe, adapted from Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois's bestselling book "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day," lets you enjoy crusty, delicious bread with minimal effort. Make a large batch of dough, store it in the fridge for up to two weeks, and bake fresh loaves whenever you crave them. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend baking adventures. This recipe is a game-changer, loved by many home bakers for its ease and incredible results. Discover the secret to amazing bread – one 5-minute prep session at a time!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 783.3 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.2 (64 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 5 Minute Artisan Bread

  • 3 cups warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups bread flour
  • cornmeal, as needed for dusting

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How to Make 5 Minute Artisan Bread

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups warm water (105-115°F), 1 ½ cups bread flour, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast.
  2. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Transfer the dough to a large, airtight container (like a food storage container) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 weeks.
  5. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a baking stone, preheat it in the oven as well.
  6. Lightly flour your work surface. Remove about 1 ½ cups of dough from the fridge. Gently shape it into a round boule or your desired shape.
  7. Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone sprinkled with cornmeal or flour.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C).
  9. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

109 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

2g

Carbs

53g