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Rustic Italian Bread

Rustic Italian Bread (No Knead)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, salt, and yeast in bowl.
  2. Add warm water and stir until shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover and let rest 12–18 hours.
  4. Turn onto floured surface and fold gently.
  5. Shape into ball and rest 30–60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F with Dutch oven inside.
  7. Bake 30 minutes covered, 10–15 minutes uncovered.
  8. Cool 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for best chew.
  • Preheat Dutch oven fully.
  • Do not rush long fermentation.
  • Let bread cool before cutting.