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Fresh homemade white bread loaf on a wooden cutting board.

Crusty Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course baked, baked goods
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1574 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons fine grain salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add the warm water while stirring until a shaggy dough forms. If needed, add 1 tablespoon more water at a time until it reaches the right consistency.
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  • Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
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  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Gently shape it into a round loaf without over-kneading. Place the loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it rise uncovered for 40 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place a metal pan on the lowest rack to heat.
  • Dust the top of the loaf with flour and make several 1/2-inch deep slashes across the top. Place the baking sheet in the oven and immediately pour 1 cup of hot water into the empty heated pan to create steam.
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  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
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Nutrition

Calories: 1574kcalCarbohydrates: 323gProtein: 53gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5272mgFiber: 18g
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