Crusty Italian Bread: The Best Homemade Recipe for Beginners
Learn how to make the best homemade Crusty Italian Bread with this beginner-friendly recipe! Perfect for any meal.
- 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, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or until frothy.
- Add salt and flour, and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a round loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until crusty and golden brown.
Notes
- For an extra crispy crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- You can also add herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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