Crusty Italian Bread
Enjoy the rustic flavors of Italy with this homemade Crusty Italian Bread recipe. With a crispy crust and soft interior, this bread is perfect for dipping in olive oil or pairing with your favorite Italian dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Knead until smooth.
- Rise: Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Shape: Form the dough into a loaf shape and dust with cornmeal.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown and crusty.
Notes
- You can customize the bread by adding herbs or garlic for extra flavor.
- For a chewier crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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