Description
A warm, crusty Italian bread that evokes nostalgia and comfort, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sea salt, and yeast. Mix thoroughly.
- Gradually pour in the warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and a tea towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 120-180 minutes or until it doubles in size.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. With floured hands, fold the dough onto itself and shape it into a round ball.
- Lightly carve an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Place the shaped dough onto a floured pizza peel, cardboard, or parchment paper, and let it rest while the oven heats up.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
Notes
Ensure your yeast is fresh and maintain a warm environment for fermentation to achieve the best results.