Today we will be making some Homemade & Delicious Rustic Italian Bread! By following the recipe in the Recipe Card or Video below, you’ll see just how easy it is to make a Rustic Italian Bread yourself! We’ll also go over how the use of a Bread Lame to score the top of a loaf, as well as how a single vs double rise of the dough, makes a difference in the end result of your Homemade Bread! Check out the Video below for visuals of the Bread Lame Use & Single vs Double Rise Rustic Italian Bread.
This Homemade Rustic Italian Bread Recipe is gone over, step by step in this video on YouTube. Check it out by following the link below!
Rustic Italian Bread
Fresh Homemade Rustic Italian Bread is an Easy Crusty Bread you can make with just a few ingredients! I especially enjoy this bread with my favorite Italian Dishes & alongside some Hearty Soups. But it also makes great Garlic Bread, Sandwiches, French Toast or Croutons - if you ever happen to have any leftover 😉
Prep Time5 minutes
Rise Time (30 min - 1 Hour Each Rise)1 hour
Bake Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
Yeast Mixture
- 1 Cup Water (Warm, @ 100-110 Degrees)
- 2 1/4 tsp Active Yeast (or 1 Packet)
- 1 Tbl Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
Flour Mixture
- 2 1/2 - 3 Cups Flour (All-Purpose Works Well!)
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Prep Yeast Mixture by combining Warm Water, Yeast, Olive Oil & Sugar in bowl or measuring cup. Stir to combine and set aside to allow Yeast to bloom (froth) - takes @ 5 min.
- Prep Flour Mixture by combining Flour, Sugar & Salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir slightly to combine.
- Add Yeast Mixture to Flour Mixture and mix together until shaggy dough results.
- Turn out Dough onto a floured surface and gently knead to create a smooth dough ball (add a little water or flour as necessary).
- Place Dough Ball into an Olive Oil greased large mixing bowl, cover with a towel and let rise for 30 min - 1 hour (until about double in size) [1st Rise].
- Punch down Dough Ball, re-cover with towel and let rise another 30 min - 1 hour (until about double in size) [2nd Rise].
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees. If using an Oven Stone, place in oven as preheating.
- Place Rustic Italian Bread Dough onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, flat sheet or peel/pizza paddle for transferring onto Oven Stone. You can also Bake the Rustic Italian Bread on a Cookie Sheet if you do not have an Oven Stone.
- Using a Bread Lame, Kitchen Shears or Sharp Knife, make some cuts into the skin of the dough of desired pattern. The deeper you cut, the wider the split/expansion will result once baked.
- Bake the Rustic Italian Bread at 375 Degrees for 20-30 min or until the Golden-Brown color of choice & a hollow tap is heard from the bottom of the loaf when tapped with your finger. [If using an Oven Stone, slide the Rustic Italian Bread off of the parchment paper & place directly onto the Oven Stone after the first few minutes of baking]
- Allow to cool slightly on a cooling rack & Enjoy!
Notes
Rustic Italian Bread stores well in a Linen Bread Bag or other containers/bags that allow a little ventilation, as this helps keep that Crusty Bread Texture you're looking for!
Fresh Homemade Rustic Italian Bread is an Easy Crusty Bread you can make with just a few ingredients! I especially enjoy this bread with my favorite Italian Dishes & alongside some Hearty Soups. But it also makes great Garlic Bread, Sandwiches, French Toast or Croutons – if you ever happen to have any leftover! 😉
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