Rustic Homemade Italian Bread

Ingredients

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• Active Dry Yeast Active Dry Yeast 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp
• Water Water 600ml 2 & 2/5 cups
• Granulated Sugar Granulated Sugar 1 tsp 1 tsp
• Table Salt Table Salt 1 tbsp 1 tbsp
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp 2 tbsp
• Wheat Flour Wheat Flour 900g 7 & 1/2 cups

Instructions

1. 1.Dissolve sugar in a glass of warm water, add dry yeast and allow to rest until it grows and forms a thick foam on top.
2. 2.Meanwhile, add warm water and salt in a medium pot.
3. 3.In a large bowl, sieve the flour and pour in the oil then start adding the yeast, and then slowly the lukewarm salted water while kneading.
4. 4.Knead firmly for at least 15 minutes (the longer the better) or until smooth and elastic.
5. 5.Form a ball and place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for about 3-6 hrs, in a warm dark place until doubled.
6. 6.Once doubled place dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead again to reactivate the rising process, then shape it into a loaf.
7. 7.Place on a baking sheet covered with baking paper, cover and let rise again about 30-45 minutes.
8. 8.Bake in a preheated oven at 180° for 40-45 minutes or until golden on the crust and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
9. 9.Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Nutritional Information

• Calories:
  414
• Fat:
  6g
• Sodium:
  1024mg
• Carbs:
  81g
• Sugar:
  1g
• Protein:
  15g