Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking your own Rustic Italian Crusty Bread right at home! This easy, no-knead recipe combines simple ingredients to create a loaf that boasts a golden, crispy crust and a soft, airy interior. With just two hours of rise time, you can enjoy freshly baked artisan bread perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to casual get-togethers. Serve it with olive oil for dipping, use it as a base for gourmet sandwiches, or pair it with soups and salads. Elevate your culinary skills with this straightforward recipe that brings the taste of Italy to your kitchen.
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 fully incorporated into a soft dough.
- Cover the bowl loosely and let the dough rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Transfer the sticky dough onto a floured surface and shape it gently into a round ball.
- Let the shaped dough rest on a pizza peel while preheating the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a pizza stone inside.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg