Rustic Italian Crusty Bread: The Best Homemade Recipe Simply Delicious
This rustic Italian crusty bread is the perfect homemade recipe that is simply delicious and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water gradually and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with adding herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg