Description
Rustic Italian Crusty Bread is a delightfully simple yet impressive bread recipe that requires no kneading. With a crispy crust and soft, airy interior, this artisan-style bread is perfect for any occasion—whether accompanying a hearty soup, serving as sandwich bread, or enjoyed on its own with olive oil. This quick and easy recipe allows you to create bakery-quality bread at home without any specialized equipment. Just gather some basic ingredients and follow these straightforward instructions to bring the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread into your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (plus more 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 or Kitchen Aid mixer, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Gradually mix in warm water until well incorporated; the dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel, allowing the dough to rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- On a floured surface, gently shape the dough into a round ball without kneading.
- Place on a floured pizza peel or parchment paper and let it rest while preheating your oven to 450°F with a pizza stone inside.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg