Here is the complete recipe to make the Rustic Artisan Sandwich

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• Bread flour: 500g (approx. 4 cups)
• Warm water: 350ml (approx. 1 ½ cups)
• Instant yeast: 7g (1 packet)
• Honey or maple syrup: 1 tbsp
• Fine sea salt: 10g (approx. 2 tsp)
• Unsalted butter or olive oil: 2 tbsp (softened or melted)

Instructions

1. Mix & Knead

1. In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk warm water, honey, and instant yeast together. Let sit for 5 minutes until lightly frothy.
2. Add bread flour, salt, and melted butter (or olive oil).
3. Knead on medium speed for 8 to 10 minutes (or by hand for 12 minutes) until the dough becomes smooth, stretchy, and elastic.

2. First Rise

1. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl.
2. Cover tightly with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

3. Shape the Loaf

1. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
2. Flatten into a rectangle, then fold the sides in and roll it up tightly into a log shape to create tight surface tension.
3. Place the log seam-side down into a greased 9×5-inch metal loaf pan.
4. Cover loosely and let rise for 45 to 60 minutes until the dough crowns about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.

4. Score & Bake

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Using a razor blade or sharp knife, make 4–5 diagonal slashes across the top of the loaf.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the crust turns a deep golden brown and tapping the bottom produces a hollow sound.
4. Turn the hot loaf out onto a wooden board. Allow it to cool for at least 15–20 minutes before slicing to reveal its soft, airy crumb.