The basic ingredients needed to make artisan bread are incredibly simple, and you’re almost guaranteed to have the majority of what you need already at home.
DO YOU NEED A STAND MIXER AND DUTCH OVEN TO MAKE BREAD?
The answer is no! People have been making bread for hundreds of years without a stand mixer. Now, if your recipe calls for baking in a Dutch oven, you can easily use a sheet pan or a loaf pan.
Easy bread recipes like quick breads don’t require kneading at all. If you’re a beginner bread baker a bit intimidated by kneading, try out a few bread mixes to get started.
One popular telltale sign is called the “windows” test. If you’re able to stretch it into a translucent area akin to a windowpane or bubblegum, then your dough is ready.