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Homemade crusty panini bread made with only 5 ingredients

5-Ingredient Crusty Panini Bread (No Knead)

A simple no-knead bread with a crisp crust and soft inside, perfect for panini and warm sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 13 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water Around 100°F (38°C)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Stir well.
  2. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until you have a shaggy dough.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, until bubbly.
Shaping and Rising
  1. Dust a work surface with flour. Gently shape the dough into a round loaf by folding the edges under. Do not knead hard.
  2. Place the dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or in a Dutch oven. Cover and let rise for 1 to 2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a Dutch oven, heat it empty while the oven preheats.
  2. If using a Dutch oven, place the dough inside it on the parchment, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, until golden and crusty.
  3. If baking on a sheet, bake for 35 to 40 minutes until crusty and brown.
  4. Cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Slice thin for panini or thicker for sandwiches.

Notes

Use a Dutch oven for the best crust; it traps steam and makes the bread crisp. Cool the loaf before slicing to keep the crumb from getting squished.