Description
This recipe for Crusty Italian Bread yields a delicious loaf with a crispy crust and soft interior. It’s perfect for serving alongside pasta dishes or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F or 45°C)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Rise and Shape: Let the dough rise until doubled in size, then shape into a loaf and let it rise again.
- Bake: Bake the bread in a preheated oven until golden brown and crusty.
Notes
- You can customize this bread by adding herbs, cheese, or olives to the dough.
- For a softer crust, brush the loaf with melted butter after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg