Description
Classic Italian Rustic Bread is a simple yet flavorful bread that is perfect for any meal, offering a crunchy crust and a hearty texture. This homemade bread is an essential staple in Italian cuisine, making it a delightful addition to soups, salads, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water
- 10g salt
- 5g yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and salt together.
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water and add it to the flour mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your baking surface, such as a baking stone or cast iron pan, in the oven at 220°C (428°F).
- Shape the dough gently and place it on the preheated surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
- Allow the dough to rise longer for better flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: recipes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: bread, Italian, rustic, homemade, baking