Description
A warm, crusty loaf made in just 20 minutes, perfect for quick dinners or as a side for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the bowl. Pour in the olive oil (or melted butter) and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and quickly shape into an oblong loaf. Knead just enough to form a cohesive loaf for about 30-45 seconds.
- Place the shaped loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it rest for 5 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the top with olive oil or melted butter and optionally score the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a softer crumb, use butter; for a more rustic flavor, use olive oil. You can substitute half the flour for bread flour for more chew.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American