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Crusty Italian Bread

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Delicious crusty italian bread recipe with detailed instructions and nutritional information.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (about 2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water (between 100°F and 110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 packet of active dry yeast with 1 teaspoon of sugar and ¾ cup of warm water in a small bowl.
  2. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt until evenly combined.
  4. Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  5. Mix everything together using a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  6. Lightly flour your countertop and transfer the dough onto it.
  7. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  8. Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about an hour.
  9. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it back onto your floured surface.
  10. Shape the dough into a round loaf by tucking in the edges towards the center until smooth on top.
  11. Place the shaped loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or dusted with cornmeal.
  12. Cover again with a cloth and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffed up nicely.
  13. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  14. Make shallow slashes on top of the loaf with a sharp knife just before placing it in the oven.
  15. Bake in preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store bread wrapped tightly.

Reheat in oven for crispy crust.

Serve with olive oil and balsamic.

Add herbs to dough for flavor.

Nutrition

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