Effortless Rustic Bread
Effortless Rustic Bread bakes up with a thin, burnished crust and a light, open crumb that’s gently chewy. High hydration and minimal handling yield an airy interior, while a few spritzes of water in the oven encourage crackle and color. Ideal for breakfast toast, sandwich slices at lunch, or tearing alongside hearty soups at dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Effortless Rustic Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and salt; let it sit until the mixture turns foamy, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the flour into the yeast mixture until fully combined. The dough will be shaggy and appear wet. Loosely cover the bowl with a damp towel and leave it in a warm spot, about 5 hours.
- 3
With damp hands, shape the dough into 2 loaves. Set the loaves on a cornmeal-dusted work surface and score the tops several times with a sharp knife. Move the loaves to a baking sheet and let them rest until they double in size, 30 to 60 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven, misting the surface of the dough with water from time to time, until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 173.64 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.62 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 36.58 g 13%
- Total Fat 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.61 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.67 g --
- Added Sugars 1.49 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 0.72 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 17.54 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.98 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Effortless Rustic Bread is made with 5 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Coarse Salt, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 173.64 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Effortless Rustic Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Coarse Salt, Cornmeal, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Effortless Rustic Bread?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 173.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Effortless Rustic Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Effortless Rustic Bread healthy?
- Effortless Rustic Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 173.64 calories and 4.62 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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