Crusty Italian Bread: Master the Art of the Best Homemade Loaf
Learn how to bake the perfect crusty Italian bread with our easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Add warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Let it rise for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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