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Crusty Italian Bread

Crusty Italian Bread: The Easiest Homemade Delight You’ll Love

Learn how to make crusty Italian bread at home with this easy recipe that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  6. Punch down dough, shape it into a round loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
  7. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Score the top of the loaf and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • You can add herbs for extra flavor.
  • Adjust baking time based on your oven.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Crusty Italian Bread, homemade bread, Italian recipes