Description
An easy recipe for soft and flavorful Italian bread loaves that are perfect for any meal. This homemade bread is crusty on the outside and tender inside, ideal for sandwiches or dipping.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour salt sugar and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough shape into a loaf and place on a baking sheet.
- Let rise for 30 minutes preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
- Cool on a rack before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor brush the loaf with olive oil before baking
- Use a baking stone if available for a crunchier crust
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg