Description
Quick Homemade Crusty Bread is a delightful and easy recipe perfect for anyone craving fresh, aromatic bread without the complicated steps. This no-knead bread requires just a few pantry staples and minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy a warm, crusty loaf that will impress your family and friends. With its incredible flavor developed through a long rise time, this bread is versatile enough to accompany any meal or stand alone as a delicious snack. Whether you’re dipping it in olive oil, serving it with soup, or using it to make sandwiches, this Quick Homemade Crusty Bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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 the flour, salt, and instant yeast until well blended.
- Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a cast-iron pot with its lid inside to heat for about 30 minutes.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and turn out the risen dough onto it. Shape gently into a rough ball.
- Transfer the dough seam-side down into a well-floured basket or bowl. Cover and let rest for another 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven, place the dough inside, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg