Crusty Italian Bread
A simple yet rewarding recipe for crusty Italian bread that transforms your home with its delightful aroma.
- Prep Time: 150 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 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
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Make a few slashes on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Use warm water to activate the yeast properly and don’t rush the rising process for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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