Crusty Italian Bread – a delicious recipe with bread flour, salt, sugar, water, yeast, cornstarch. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
["Put hot water, salt and sugar into bottom of bread machine pan. Sprinkle flour on top of water. Make a well in the flour and fill with the yeast. Start dough cycle on machine.", "When dough cycle is complete, turn dough out onto a floured surface and kneed lightly. Shape into a round loaf and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or very lightly greased. (Do not use a dark non-stick pan- it will cause the bread to become too dark on the bottom).", "Mix together the cornstarch and water and brush onto the top of the bread. Using a shrap knife or razor slash an ""X "" onto the top of the loaf. You can sprinkle the top with sesame seeds if you like.", "On the LOWEST rack of the oven place an oven safe baking dish (such as a 9x13"" pan) and fill 2/3 full with very hot water. Place baking sheet with bread on the MIDDLE rack. Turn the oven on to 400'. The bread will rise as the oven heats. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped."]
298
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
60
g
Carbs
10
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 2/3 cups bread flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup hot water, and more.
Yes, Crusty Italian Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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