Description
Experience the joy of baking with this Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe, a simple yet rewarding way to create artisan-style bread at home. With just four basic ingredients—flour, water, salt, and yeast—this no-knead recipe allows you to enjoy fresh, crusty bread without the fuss. The result is a golden-brown loaf with a crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior, perfect for sandwiches, serving alongside soups, or simply dipping in olive oil. In under three hours from start to finish, you’ll have a beautiful loaf that fills your kitchen with delightful aromas and satisfies your cravings for homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (+ more for dusting)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Gradually add warm water and mix until fully incorporated; the dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in size.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball without kneading.
- Place on a floured pizza peel and allow it to rest while preheating your oven to 450°F with a pizza stone inside.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–45 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: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg