Forktionary

Artisan Boule Bread Recipe

Conquer artisan bread baking in minutes, not hours! This recipe, inspired by 'Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day,' delivers incredible sourdough-like flavor with minimal effort. Simply mix the ingredients once, refrigerate, and bake whenever you're ready. Enjoy fresh, crusty bread in under an hour, with flavor that deepens over time (up to 10 days in the fridge!). Perfect for busy weeknights and impressive enough for any occasion. This recipe uses a lager beer; do not substitute with ale. Requires a large (5-6 qt) non-airtight container for rising and a baking stone or 5-qt Dutch oven.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 793.1 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 4.3 (17 Reviews)
Artisan Boule Bread 80

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Artisan Boule Bread

  • 1 1/2 cups Lager Beer
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 6 cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Artisan Boule Bread? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Artisan Boule Bread

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Cover the bowl loosely with a lid or plastic wrap (do not seal tightly) and let the dough rest at room temperature for 3-10 hours (bulk fermentation). The longer you let it ferment, the more intense the sourdough flavor will be.
  3. Transfer the dough to a large (5-6 qt) non-airtight plastic container. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 10 days. The flavor will deepen over time.
  4. When ready to bake, generously flour a bowl or banneton lined with parchment paper. Gently shape the desired amount of dough (about 1-1.5 lbs) into a boule and place it seam-side up in the prepared bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until almost doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with your baking stone or Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip the risen dough from the bowl onto a piece of parchment paper.
  7. If using a baking stone, carefully transfer the dough (on the parchment) to the preheated stone. If using a Dutch oven, carefully place the dough in the hot Dutch oven.
  8. Bake covered (with the lid on the Dutch oven) for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the lid and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C).
  10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

1g

Carbs

53g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Sweets & Sides Side Dishes European French Vegetarian Vegan Baking

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Healthy Breads Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Yeast Low In Something