Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking your own Crusty Italian Bread! With a golden, crunchy crust and a soft, airy interior, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or as a savory side with soups and salads. The aroma that fills your kitchen will have everyone gathering around. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s suitable for bakers of all levels!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Shape the Loaf: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf or ball, and let rest on parchment paper while preheating the oven to 450°F.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg