Description
This is a classic recipe for crusty Italian bread with a crispy crust and soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- You can add herbs or garlic for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crusty italian bread