Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 2 hours.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a baking stone or tray inside.
- Slash the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use a baking stone for the best crust.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for better results.
- Store leftovers in a paper bag to keep the crust crispy.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg