Description
Learn how to make a delicious Rustic Italian Crusty Bread at home with this simple recipe. This no-knead bread is perfect for any occasion with its crispy crust and soft interior.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Rest Dough: Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven and lid inside for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the dough into a ball, place it in the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use bread flour or add olive oil to the dough.
- This bread freezes well; cool completely before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 12–18 hours resting)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
