Crusty Italian Bread: The Easy Way to Bake Perfect Loaves at Home
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 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 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.
- Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crusty Italian Bread