Italian Bread Recipe (2 Hr): Discover the Secret to Fluffiness!
A traditional Italian bread recipe that yields fluffy and delicious loaves in just 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 2 loaves
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, mixing 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 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into loaves.
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crustier bread, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with adding herbs or garlic for extra flavor.