Description
Experience the joy of homemade bread with this Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe. This easy, no-knead recipe yields a beautifully crusty loaf with an airy interior, perfect for any occasion—from dinner parties to cozy nights at home. With just four simple ingredients and a quick 2-hour rise time, even novice bakers can create this delicious artisan bread. Serve it warm alongside soups, salads, or as a base for sandwiches. The delightful crunch and warm aroma will elevate your meals and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra 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 while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl loosely and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf without kneading.
- Place on a floured pizza peel or parchment paper and let rest while preheating the oven to 450°F.
- Bake on a preheated pizza stone for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg