Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread Bread Machine

Experience the joy of freshly baked bread with this Awesome Homemade Crusty Bread made effortlessly in your bread machine! This recipe combines simple pantry staples like bread flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast to create a soft, airy interior with a beautifully crisp crust. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, the bread machine takes care of the mixing, kneading, and rising while you relax. For an extra-crusty finish, a quick oven bake at the end adds artisanal flair. With minimal prep and just a handful of ingredients, this versatile loaf is ideal for sandwiches, soups, or simply enjoying with butter. Try this easy crusty bread recipe today and savor bakery-quality results at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 240 ml Warm water
• 375 g Bread flour
• 15 g Sugar
• 7 g Salt
• 5 g Active dry yeast
• 15 ml Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cornmeal (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Add the warm water, sugar, and olive oil to the bread machine pan.

Step 2

Carefully add the bread flour on top of the wet ingredients. Make sure the flour completely covers the liquids.

Step 3

Create a small well in the center of the flour, and add the salt and active dry yeast, keeping the yeast separate from the salt to ensure proper rising.

Step 4

Place the pan into the bread machine and secure it in place. Select the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' setting, choose your preferred crust (light, medium, or dark), and start the machine.

Step 5

Allow the bread machine to complete the kneading, rising, and baking cycles. This process usually takes about 3 hours but may vary depending on your bread machine settings.

Step 6

Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the pan from the machine and let the bread rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

For an enhanced crusty texture, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 15-20 minutes of the bread machine's cycle. Once the bread is baked, remove it from the machine, dust it with cornmeal if desired, and place it on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Let the bread cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	409.2 grams (409.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1568

Total Fat 20.10g	26%
Saturated Fat 3.30g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.90g	110%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 16.10g
Protein 46.90g	94%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 476mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.5%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 76.6%