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Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe

Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe


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  • Author: Samia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Rustic Italian Crusty Bread—a perfect blend of simplicity and authenticity that elevates any meal. This no-knead artisan bread is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring only four basic ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast. With a mere two-hour rise time, you can create a golden-brown crust that’s crispy on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside. Ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or casual everyday meals, this bread is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for warm, freshly baked goodness.


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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel; let rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Flour your work surface, turn out the dough, and shape it into a round ball without kneading.
  5. Rest the dough on a floured pizza peel while preheating your oven to 450°F with a pizza stone inside.
  6. Bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  7. Cool completely on a rack before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg