Description
A classic Italian bread with a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior that is perfect for dipping or serving with meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
- Add warm water gradually to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 2-3 hours until it has doubled in size.
- Dump the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a round ball.
- Place the formed dough on parchment paper or a pizza peel, cover lightly, and let it rest while preheating the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Transfer the dough onto a hot pizza stone or baking tray and bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For extra crustiness, place a pan of water in the oven while the bread bakes to create steam.
- Prep Time: 135 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg