Crusty Italian Bread: Bake Perfect Crust Every Time With Ease
Bake the perfect crust every time with our easy guide to making Crusty Italian Bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 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 active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture; stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the risen dough into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Let the bread cool completely for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg