Description
Quick Homemade Crusty Bread is the perfect solution for anyone craving delicious, freshly baked bread without the hassle of complicated techniques. This no-knead recipe produces a beautifully crusty loaf with a soft and airy interior, making it perfect for any meal or occasion. With just four simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can impress family and friends with bakery-quality bread right from your kitchen. Enjoy this versatile loaf as a side for soups, as a base for sandwiches, or simply dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a gourmet treat. Experience the delightful aroma and taste of homemade crusty bread today!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and instant yeast until combined.
- Pour in warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms; do not worry about stickiness.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F with a heavy-duty cast-iron pot inside for 30 minutes.
- Dust a clean surface with flour, turn out the dough, and shape it gently into a rough ball.
- Place the dough seam-side down in a floured basket or bowl, cover it again, and let rest for another 30 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the hot pot, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg