Stop Making Sourdough! Try This Minimal Yeast Artisan Bread Instead

Learn how to bake an incredible homemade artisan bread with minimal yeast and a long fermentation process! If you want the rich flavor, open crumb, and crispy crust of traditional sourdough without maintaining a sourdough starter, this easy biga bread recipe is the ultimate alternative. In this step-by-step bread baking tutorial, we combine semola flour, type 00 flour, and bread flour to create a deeply flavorful dough using the Italian biga method. To elevate the taste, we fold in savory dried fried onions and a kick of chili pepper, then bake it to golden perfection inside a preheated Dutch oven. Whether you are a beginner baker or looking to master artisan bread at home, this recipe guarantees an irresistible aroma, airy texture, and ultra-crispy crust every single time. ⏱️ Ingredients List: • Semola flour – 150g (approx. 1 cup) • Type 00 flour – 150g (approx. 1 1/4 cups) • Bread flour – 200g (approx. 1 2/3 cups) • Water – 250g + 100ml + 1 tbsp • Instant yeast – 1/4 tsp • Fine salt – 10g (approx. 1 1/2 tsp) • Honey – 2 tbsp • Olive oil – 2 tbsp • Dried fried onions & chili pepper (to taste) Bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 220°C (430°F) for 25 minutes covered, then 20 minutes uncovered at 200°C (390°F). 🔔 Subscribe to my channel 👍 Like this video 🌍 Turn on subtitles in the language that’s most comfortable for you ❗️I recommend weighing the ingredients, because measuring by cups or spoons can vary a lot depending on how the flour is scooped or packed. Using a scale makes the recipe more accurate and ensures consistent results every time ✨ #BreadRecipe #ArtisanBread #DutchOvenBread #BigaBread #BreadBaking