Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking your own Rustic Italian Crusty Bread. This easy, no-knead recipe yields a beautifully golden loaf with a crispy crust and soft, airy interior. With just four simple ingredients and a quick 2-hour rise time, you can impress your guests or elevate your cozy evenings at home. Perfect as a side for soups and salads or as a base for bruschetta, this artisan bread is both versatile and satisfying. Follow this guide to create fresh homemade bread that rivals your favorite bakery!
Ingredients
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 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, mixing until a soft dough forms—sticky is okay!
- Cover the bowl and let it rise at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours until doubled.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface; shape it gently into a ball.
- Place on parchment paper or pizza peel; let rest while preheating your oven to 450°F.
- Bake on a preheated pizza stone for 30 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg