Crusty Italian Bread: The Best Homemade Recipe for Beginners
Learn how to make the perfect crusty Italian bread at home with this easy recipe designed for beginners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 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
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the warm water and yeast to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking stone or sheet inside.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Allow the loaf to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Score the top of the loaf and place it in the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For extra crustiness, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg