Description
Rustic Italian Crusty Bread is a traditional loaf with a crunchy crust and soft, airy interior. Perfect for sandwiches or as a side for soups.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Let the loaf rise for another 30 minutes on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Make a few slashes on top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a more flavorful bread, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use a baking stone for a better crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Rustic Italian Crusty Bread, homemade bread, Italian bread