1-Creating artisan bread at home is straightforward and fun, especially with these clear steps that work for busy parents or newlyweds starting out. Begin by mixing your ingredients to form the dough, then let it rise for the best results.

2-First, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl by whisking them together. Add the warm water at 115°F and stir until you get a sticky dough. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, which takes about 2-3 hours, or refrigerate it overnight without letting it rise first.

3-Next, transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface and shape it into a ball, adding more flour as needed to handle the stickiness. Perform four stretch and fold motions by folding the dough over itself from top to bottom and turning 90 degrees each time. After shaping it into a round ball, place the dough on parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.

4-Carefully place the dough with the parchment paper into the hot Dutch oven, score the top, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden. Cool the bread in the Dutch oven for 10 minutes before moving it to a rack to cool completely before slicing.