Crusty Italian Bread Recipe: Bake Perfect Crust Every Time
Learn how to bake the perfect crusty Italian bread at home with this simple and delicious recipe.
- 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 active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- Stir in flour and salt; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Shape into a loaf and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a baking stone inside.
- Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife and place in the oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
Notes
- For extra crustiness, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with different flours for varied texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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