Crusty Italian Bread
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 50minutes
Total time is 1hours
Serve is for 6 people
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Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
4 Ingredients
- 7grams dried yeast
- 3 3/4 cups plain flour (save 1/4 cup for dusting)
- 3/4teaspoons cooking salt
- 5milliliter olive oil cooking spray
Nutrition per serving
1210kJ / 288Cal
1210 Kilojoules or 288 Calories
14% of daily energy intake*
Protein
9.2grams
Fat
1.8grams
Carbs
56.2grams
Sugars
1.8grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Description
Always wondered how to make bread? Agnes from VIC shares her secrets to making the best light, crusty Italian bread with this easy bread recipe.
Instruction tip
Tip:Add garlic and herbs to your dough for extra flavour.
Method
Step 1 of 5
Place 375ml lukewarm water in a large bowl, then sprinkle over yeast. Stir a little. Add flour over the top of the liquid and add salt (ensuring the salt doesn’t touch the water mixture).
Step 2 of 5
Mix gently with a spatula until combined. Cover bowl with a tea towel and leave in a warm spot overnight – up to 24 hours or until dough has bubbled and doubled.
Step 3 of 5
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Add a little extra flour and gently flatten. Fold and flatten dough 5 times, then shape into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl and set aside for 30 minutes to rest.
Step 4 of 5
Place a Dutch oven/cast-iron casserole pan in oven and heat to 230°C/210°C fan-forced. Remove dough from bowl and place on a sheet of baking paper. Using a sharp knife, make a cross in top of dough. Using the baking paper, lift dough and carefully place into hot pan. Cover pan with lid and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 5 of 5
Remove lid, spray with oil, then bake for a further 20 minutes or until golden and hollow sounding when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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