Crusty Italian Bread: The Best Homemade Loaf You’ll Love
This Crusty Italian Bread is the ultimate homemade loaf that you will absolutely love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 large loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- Add salt and flour, mixing until well combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Make a few slashes on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and crusty.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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