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Rustic Italian Crusty Bread

Rustic Italian Crusty Bread: Your Easy No-Knead Delight

Experience the joy of Rustic Italian Crusty Bread, a no-knead recipe that brings artisan-quality to your kitchen with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast or active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water between 100°F to 110°F
Steam Ingredients
  • 1 piece oven-proof bowl to create steam during baking

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pizza Stone
  • Oven-proof bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of instant yeast until evenly combined.
  2. Gradually pour in 1½ cups of warm water into the dry ingredients, mixing until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for about 2 to 3 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Sprinkle a clean surface with flour and gently turn the dough out, folding it over itself to create a ball shape.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450°F and place a pizza stone in the center to heat for 45 minutes.
  6. Carefully slide the shaped dough onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for about 30 to 45 minutes until done.
  7. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gIron: 5mg

Notes

Keep the dough sticky, use steam for a crispy crust, and resist slicing the bread immediately after baking for best texture.

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