Description
This easy 5-Ingredient Crusty Panini Bread recipe yields soft yet crusty bread, perfect for making delicious paninis. No kneading is required, making this a simple and accessible bread that rises well and bakes into golden, flavorful loaves.
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 Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Mix: Pour in the warm water and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, stir until no dry flour remains and a sticky dough forms.
- Fold Dough: With wet hands, pull one corner of the dough up and fold it over itself. Rotate the bowl about 45 degrees and repeat this folding process eight times total to help develop the gluten without kneading.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot. Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour until it has noticeably expanded.
- Prepare Dough for Baking: Generously flour a clean surface and turn the risen dough out onto it. Dust the top of the dough with flour and cut it into 6 equal pieces using a knife or bench scraper.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough pieces directly on a parchment-lined baking sheet that is heavily floured to prevent sticking.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the dough in a preheated oven at 440°F (227°C) for 30 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crusty.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the panini bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing or serving to ensure the crust remains crisp.
Notes
- The high baking temperature helps create a crispy crust while keeping the interior soft.
- Using warm water (not hot) activates the yeast properly for optimal rising.
- No kneading is required, but the folding step helps develop dough structure.
- Make sure to cool the bread completely before slicing to maintain its crusty texture.
- You can customize flavor by adding herbs or garlic powder to the dry ingredients if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: panini bread, no knead bread, crusty bread, simple bread recipe, homemade panini bread
