Description
Crusty Italian Bread is a delightful homemade staple that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. With its golden-brown crust and soft, airy interior, this bread is perfect for pairing with olive oil, soups, or pasta dishes. Simple to make yet impressive in taste, it’s the ideal accompaniment for any meal or gathering. Experience the joy of baking as you create a loaf that not only satisfies but also evokes memories of family and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- 3. Create Dough: Add yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture; stir until shaggy.
- 4. Knead Dough: Place dough on a floured surface; knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- 5. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- 6. Shape & Second Rise: Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, place on parchment paper, cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 7. Bake & Enjoy: Preheat oven to 450°F; bake bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- 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: 160mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg