6 Ingredient Italian Bread Recipe
This 6 Ingredient Italian Bread loaf has a golden brown crust and an airy texture. This homemade bread is simple to make and has just 9 easy steps! This recipe makes just 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ teaspoons rapid rise yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¼ cup warm water (just barely warm to the touch)
- 3 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (or canola, or olive oil)
Instructions
- Combine the yeast, water, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 cup of flour in a large mixing bowl.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes until the yeast starts bubbling and is activated.
- Add the remaining flour, sugar, and salt and mix until the flour is incorporated.
- Add the vegetable oil and knead for 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and satiny. (I use my stand mixer for this with the dough hook attachment.)
- Coat the dough all around with oil.
- For the first rise, cover the bowl with parchment paper or plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot until the dough has doubled in size (about 45 minutes to 1 hour or more, depending on temperature).
- For the second rise, punch down the dough. Roll it into a loaf shape, place it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (or into a long loaf pan), cover it with parchment paper again, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
- Place an oven-safe bowl of water in the oven and preheat to 400°F.
- Put the bread inside, and bake for 20-30 minutes, depending on the shape of the loaf. The bread is finished when it makes a hollow sound when you thump on the bottom with your thumb.
Notes
- You can use bread flour or all-purpose flour.
- Any type of cooking oil like vegetable, canola, or olive oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, or airtight plastic bag, for 4-5 days.
- This crusty loaf can be frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 236mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
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