Description
A simple recipe for homemade Italian bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a round or oval loaf. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the loaf loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or razor blade.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can place a pan of water on the bottom rack of your oven while it preheats.
- You can add herbs or cheese to the dough for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Italian bread, homemade bread, no-knead bread, artisan bread, baking, bread recipe