Italian Bread
A classic Italian Bread that's crusty on the outside and soft
on the inside.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- ½ tbsp. kosher salt
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cup warm water 100°F to 110°F
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add brown sugar, salt, and yeast to warm water to proof for 5 minutes.
- Mix in oil, then flour gradually (1/2 cup at a time) to form dough.
- Turn dough into lightly oiled bowl, cover with moist towel, and allow to rise for 2 hours. If using a kitchen aid mixer, drizzle with oil and cover.
- Punch down and fold dough into center. Cover with moist towel and allow to rise for 1 hour.
- Form dough into long oval [loaf] shape on floured baking sheet or parchment paper. Cover with moist towel and allow to rest 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F . Place a cake pan filled with water on the bottom rack.
- Fold sides into center of loaf to create a seam. Lightly dust the top of loaf with flour and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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