Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe: The Best Homemade Delight
Learn how to make the best rustic Italian crusty bread with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- After rising, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a ball.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake in a Dutch oven for 30 minutes.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can add steam to the oven during the first few minutes of baking.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be toasted for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg