Homemade Italian Bread
This Homemade Italian Bread features a crisp golden crust and a soft, airy interior, perfect for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slash the top of the loaf with a sharp knife to vent.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, brush the loaf with garlic butter after baking or sprinkle sesame seeds on top before the final rise.
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