Description
Crusty Italian bread is the perfect blend of a golden, crunchy crust and a soft, airy interior. This homemade delight fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making it an ideal companion for pasta dishes or dips. Whether served fresh or toasted, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough for seasoned cooks. Experience authentic Italian flavor at your dining table with every slice!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
- Gradually add salt and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined, then knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the shaped loaf to rise again for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Score the top of the loaf and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg