Easy Crusty Italian Bread Recipe (90 Min) for Perfect Loaves!
A simple and quick recipe for making crusty Italian bread at home in just 90 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
- Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a more flavorful bread, let the dough rise longer.
- Use a baking stone for a better crust.
- Store bread in a paper bag to maintain crustiness.