5-Ingredient Crusty No-Knead Panini Bread Recipe
This 5-Ingredient Crusty Panini Bread is a simple, no-knead bread recipe that delivers a crunchy crust and soft interior, perfect for making delicious panini sandwiches. With minimal ingredients and effort, you can create artisan-style bread at home, ideal for any sandwich craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (6 small panini-sized loaves) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tsp Instant Yeast
- ½ Tsp Sugar
- 1 Tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 Cups Warm Water
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the all purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar together until well combined. Then add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
- Mix Dough: Using a spatula, stir the mixture until there is no dry flour left and a sticky dough forms. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then pull one corner of the dough up and fold it over itself. Rotate the bowl about 45 degrees and repeat the folding process a total of 8 times to develop the dough structure without kneading.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm, draft-free spot. Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour, until it has noticeably puffed up and expanded.
- Shape the Dough: Generously flour a clean surface and turn the risen dough out onto it. Sprinkle flour over the top of the dough. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 6 equal pieces, readying them for baking.
- Bake Bread: Preheat your oven to 440°F (227°C). Bake the dough pieces on a baking sheet at this temperature for 30 minutes, or until the bread achieves a golden brown, crusty exterior.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing or serving to maintain its crust and texture.
Notes
- For a softer crust, you can brush the bread with olive oil or butter immediately after baking.
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Rising time may vary depending on ambient temperature; a warmer spot will speed up the process.
- Use a baking stone or steel if available to improve heat distribution and crust development.
- The bread freezes well—wrap cooled bread tightly and store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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