Description
This Rustic Italian Crusty Bread is a simple yet impressive addition to any meal. With its crunchy golden crust and soft, airy interior, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, dipping in olive oil, or simply enjoying on its own. The beauty of this recipe lies in its no-knead method and quick 2-hour rise time, allowing you to enjoy freshly baked artisan-style bread without the fuss. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a treat to elevate your weeknight meals, this bread delivers delightful flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (plus 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 and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel; let it rise for 2–3 hours until doubled in size.
- Dust your counter with flour, transfer the dough, fold it into a round ball, and score an X on top.
- Place the dough on a floured pizza peel or parchment paper; rest while preheating the oven to 450°F.
- For steam, place an oven-proof bowl with water on the bottom rack during preheating.
- Sprinkle semolina flour on the pizza stone; slide the loaf onto it and bake for 30–45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–45 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: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg