This Homemade Italian Bread puts its commercial counterpart to shame. I love the loaf’s crackling crust, moist crumb, and delightfully fruity olive oil aroma. After making (and eating!) the bread three times in three days, I thought I should share the step-by-step recipe with you.
You can mix and knead this bread either by hand or by machine. I filmed the hand-kneaded version and posted it over on my YouTube channel. The version I’m posting here involves a stand mixer outfitted with a dough hook.
Whisk briefly to combine. If you already know your yeast is good, you do not have to “proof” it first. If in doubt, let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes. If the yeast foams, you’re good to go.
Homemade Italian Bread Recipe
Then add 728 grams of bread flour (slightly more than 5 US cups). I have not tested this recipe with all-purpose flour.
Mix/knead the dough at low speed (number 2 on my KitchenAid) for just 2 minutes. Then turn off the machine, and let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Afterwards, continue kneading at low speed until the dough is fairly smooth and it cleans (or nearly cleans) the sides of the bowl — about 7 minutes.
Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured board, and knead it by hand a few times. The dough I mean. You’ll find a kneading tutorial in my Basic White Bread recipe.
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And drop it seam-side down into a large greased (or olive-oiled) bowl. Flip the dough to grease the other side. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
To learn how to form the loaf, you might want to watch the video I referenced earlier. Otherwise, proceed as follows: Lift the upper part of the oval, and tug at the two “corners” to create “Mickey Mouse ears.”
Transfer the loaf to a parchment lined baking sheet, cover loosely with cling wrap, and let rest until doubled in volume — about 30 minutes. After 15 minutes have passed, center the oven rack and preheat the oven to 425°F.I have to be honest and tell you that I would love a do-over for this year so far. It’s been a difficult one, to say the least. I’ll get into some of it in posts to come probably.
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But – I’m looking forward now, and this recipe is a good place to begin. It’s from my old blog actually, but a year-round treat that we always enjoy. The fact that it is dead easy doesn’t hurt either.
Making bread can seem daunting if it’s not been your thing before, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. I grew up in a bread making family – both my Mom and her Mom went through periods when they made all of their own bread. I learned how to knead from them – how long, the best way to do it, how to tell when it’s ready.
Not to worry – if you have a stand mixer, you don’t have to worry about kneading, because the mixer does all the work! Sweet, huh?
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To tell you the truth, I rarely knead any bread by hand anymore, though some are more difficult to judge than others, as to how much is enough. I’m going to take the guesswork out of it for you though – this is a simple method, and one that has never failed me.
And because someone always asks – this recipe is perfected specifically for a large stand mixer, like a Cuisinart [which is the one I have] or a KitchenAid. A hand mixer will likely not be powerful enough to get the dough kneaded properly. You can, of course make this bread by hand, but it will take considerably more effort. Just mix it like crazy after the first addition of flour, and then when all of the flour is mixed in, turn it out on a floured board and knead the heck out of it. if you have a stand mixer though, this is the way to go!*Ends July 15, 2023 11:59PM EST. Only valid for new orders on . Excludes closeout, commercial, and refurbished models. While supplies last.
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There are few things in life that warm the soul better than a crusty loaf of fresh-baked bread. Use this guide as a refresher on how to make the perfect loaf of crusty bread, including tips on how to create steam—the key to crusty bread—with or without a dutch oven. And find a simple crusty bread recipe that you can use as a springboard for your culinary creativity in recipes like bruschetta and garlic bread. Learn how to make delicious homemade bread with a crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior with your stand mixer.
A crispy, crumbly exterior and tender inside are the keys to an ideal slice of crusty bread. Some common types of crusty bread include ciabatta, Italian sesame bread and classic baguettes.With carefully-curated dough and an optimal bake for a delectable golden brown loaf, you can create your own version of crusty bread at home.
Every great loaf of crusty bread begins with a handful of simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry – flour, salt, yeast and filtered water. Some recipes might include herbs or other flavorings, a little sugar to keep the inside tender—or if you’re making sourdough—a sourdough starter. But as a general rule, crusty breads don’t contain eggs, sour cream, butter, cream or any other “softening” ingredients, unlike softer breads like challah.
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Because there are so few ingredients in crusty breads, it’s essential to use the best ingredients possible. All-Purpose Flour will work for a crusty bread but using Bread Flour can help create a stronger, chewier bread.
The ideal way to create crusty bread is by creating steam in your range or wall oven from brand. As bread bakes, starches on its surface burst and eventually harden, forming a crispy crust. This is facilitated when steam comes in contact with the baking bread’s surface. Baking crusty bread without steam may cook the bread too quickly, creating a burnt, dense bread. There are several ways to create steam in your oven – let’s take a look at three of the most popular – a dutch oven, a spray bottle or a water bath.
A dutch oven is a heavy cast iron pot with a lid. Because it’s made from cast iron it can withstand high temperatures and can be used on a stove top or in an oven. The heavy metal lid will trap the moisture that evaporates from your baking bread and turn it into steam. To replicate the extreme radiant heat that’s used in professional ovens simply preheat your dutch oven before you place your dough in it to bake.
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If you don’t have a dutch oven, no worries, you can create a steamy bath for your bread with a spray bottle. Simply preheat your oven (to compensate for the air that’s lost from repeated openings and closings of the oven door add 25º to the temperature your recipe recommends). Spray the preheated oven with water. Wait 30 seconds and repeat. Return the oven to the recommended temperature and load your dough in the steamy oven. Spray the sides of the oven one more time and bake bread according to your recipe’s instructions.
Another popular way to create steam for your crusty bread is by placing a cast iron frying pan in the bottom of your oven as it’s preheating. Fill the preheated pan with a cup of boiling water and load your dough into the oven; if you have a pizza stone, this is an ideal surface for this method.
After your bread is baked you’ll want to limit its exposure to moisture as this is the enemy of baked artisan bread. Many bakers like to leave their bread in the oven to cool after it’s baked. Just turn off your oven, remove your bread from its pan to a middle rack and crack the oven door open. This will keep any leftover moisture from moving to the bread’s surface and mingling with room temperature air which can condense on the bread, creating a soggy crust. The warm air in the cooling oven will just evaporate and your crust will stay crunchy.
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