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
- 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
- Protein 4.62 g Low Source
- Carbs 36.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.2 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 2.73 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.61 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.67 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 1.49 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.72 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate
- Potassium 17.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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