Crusty Italian Bread: The Best Homemade Recipe You’ll Love
Learn to make the best homemade crusty Italian bread that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Stir in warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a floured baking pan.
- Allow the dough to rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, place a pan of water in the oven during baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crusty Italian Bread, homemade bread, baking