Crusty loaf bread

Make your own tasty crusty Italian bread with this simple and reliable recipe. The loaf bakes up with a crisp crust and tender interior, perfect for sandwiches, bruschetta, or as a side to soups and stews. With just a few ingredients, this artisan-style bread is easy enough for everyday meals but impressive enough for guests.

A simple and delicious recipe for crusty Italian bread that yields a perfect crust every time.

A warm, crusty rustic bread goes with just about any meal and it's so simple to make! Throw it together, let it rise, and you'll have a yummy bread that's ready for dinner in just a few hours' time. No bread pan needed!

Recipe video above. This super crusty homemade bread recipe is going to blow your mind! The world’s easiest yeast bread that’s just like the very best artisan bread you pay top dollar for, with an incredible crispy, chewy crust, and big fat holes like sourdough. Recipe is forgiving so don’t fret if things don’t go perfectly, it will be salvageable. SEE NOTES for options like no dutch oven, different yeast, MAKE AHEAD up to 3 days! And tomorrow, make the Cheese Bread version!

This no-knead artisan bread is the easiest bread recipe you'll ever make! With just three simple ingredients and minimal effort, it yields a crusty, flavorful loaf with a tender crumb—perfect for beginners.

Our foolproof Two Hour Artisan Bread recipe gets that perfectly chewy, crispy crust on the outside together with a marvelously light and airy crumb on the inside. The recipe is so simple that you can easily bake it after work and have this delicious, freshly baked bread in time for dinner.

Unlock the secrets to baking artisan ciabatta bread right at home! With a few simple ingredients and techniques, watch as your dough transforms into a rustic loaf with a crispy crust and airy texture. This recipe is perfect for beginners looking to create delicious bread that will leave everyone raving about your baking skills!

Crusty French Bread Recipe - Better than anything store-bought. Crispy golden crust. Chewy soft center. Perfect for soup dunking or slathering with butter.

Homemade baguettes with a perfectly golden, crunchy crust on the outside and a chewy, soft, fluffy inside. No need to buy from the bakery ever again! Recipe prep time includes dough resting time.

I’ve got a soft spot for homemade bread—and not just metaphorically. There’s something magical about pulling a warm, golden loaf from your oven, especially when the crust cracks just right and your whole kitchen smells like an old-school Italian bakery. This crusty Italian bread recipe doesn’t ask you to be a professional baker or own a fancy bread machine. All you need is a mixing bowl, some patience, and maybe a little flour on your face (that part's optional, but highly recommended). The…

No-yeast quick bread recipe that’s loaded with cheesy goodness, fresh herbs, and a burst of garlic flavor. It’s perfect for those days when you crave homemade bread but don’t want to fuss with yeast or waiting for the dough to rise. With a golden, rustic crust and a moist, tender crumb, every slice is a slice of comfort—ready in just over an hour! #QuickBread #CheeseHerbGarlic #NoYeastBread

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There’s something timeless about the smell of freshly baked crusty Italian bread wafting through the kitchen. For me, it brings back memories of Sundays at my grandmother’s house, where loaves of golden, crackling bread sat proudly on the table next to hearty bowls of pasta and simmering pots of sauce. This bread wasn’t just a side dish — it was the heart of the meal. Tearing into that crisp crust, hearing the satisfying crunch, and savoring the soft, airy crumb inside was pure magic. Across…

No knead, easy, roasted garlic crusty soup bread is the best homemade bread! Crusty, crunchy exterior with a soft, chewy, sweet garlic laced interior. The perfect bread for soups, pot roasts, or to make sandwiches. This recipe is inspired by this Easy Crusty French Bread recipe from Life as a Strawberry.

Crusty French Bread Rolls

buttered slices of Italian bread next to loaf

Simple Crusty White Bread | A simple white loaf isn't a showstopper, but it is absolutely a crowd-pleaser—everyone will love its light crumb and robust crust. You may want to bake an extra loaf for Friday, because this bread is practically begging to be turned into sandwiches made with leftovers. #thanksgiving #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdishes #seriouseats #recipes

This rustic crusty French loaf is the perfect bread for sandwiches, croutons or a great slice of toast. With just a few ingredients this is a great all around loaf of bread. This is a great recipe as an introduction to bread making.

This overnight crusty bread bakes up beautifully golden with gooey cheddar throughout. If you love Recipe Tin Eats bread or cheesy artisan styles, this loaf is a must-try! #OvernightCrustyBread #RecipeTinEatsBread #CheesyArtisanBread

Few things are better than freshly baked bread. And eating it while it’s still warm with delicious pasta or a steaming bowl of soup or stew? The best! This simple no-knead recipe builds on my basic 4-ingredient overnight artisan bread recipe. It’s still super easy to make and requires only a handful of extra ingredients! | #homemadebread #rosemarybread #easybreadrecipe #rusticbread #comfortfood #noknead #overnightbread #rosemary #roastedgarlic #evoo #olive