Crusty Italian Bread

Name: Crusty Italian Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces warm water (approximately 110˚F); 1 teaspoons active dry yeast; 20 ounces bread flour (approximately 4 cups); 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; cornmeal (for dusting the baking sheet)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Learn how to make homemade crusty Italian bread with five simple ingredients. This easy recipe creates bakery-style loaves with a crisp crust and chewy interior every time.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:19:58 GMT