Description
This recipe makes the best crusty Italian bread with a golden crust and soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt, stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Make slashes on the top with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
- Store bread in a paper bag for freshness.
- For extra crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: best crusty italian bread