Description
A classic recipe for crusty Italian bread with a golden crust and soft interior.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Let the loaf rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Score the top of the loaf and place it in the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Let the bread cool before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crusty Italian Bread, Italian bread, homemade bread