Description
Elevate your baking skills with this Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe, a simple and delightful artisan loaf that brings the flavors of Italy right into your kitchen. This no-knead recipe requires minimal effort and just four basic ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast. With only a 2-hour rise time, you’ll be able to enjoy a beautifully crusty loaf with a chewy interior in no time. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this bread is versatile enough to complement soups, salads, or create delicious sandwiches. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced cook, this recipe will leave you with the satisfaction of homemade bread that has a crispy outer crust and tender center.
Ingredients
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- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (+ more for dusting)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Gradually add warm water while mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl loosely and let the dough rise for 2 to 3 hours until doubled in size.
- Flour your countertop and transfer the sticky dough onto it.
- Shape the dough into a round ball without kneading too much; make shallow cuts on top.
- Place on a floured pizza peel or parchment paper to rest while preheating the oven.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with a pizza stone inside for about 45 minutes; place an oven-proof bowl of water in for steam.
- Sprinkle semolina or cornmeal on the hot pizza stone, then carefully slide the dough onto it.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until golden brown; cool on a rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 45 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg