Crusty Italian Bread: The Best Homemade Recipe You’ll Love
Learn how to make the perfect crusty Italian bread at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the dough and place it on a floured baking sheet.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier texture, add a pan of water to the oven while baking.
- Let the bread sit overnight for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg