Description
This 5-Ingredient Crusty Panini Bread recipe is a simple no-knead method to produce crusty, golden rolls perfect for paninis or sandwiches. Made with just flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil, this bread requires minimal effort while delivering delicious homemade quality with a crispy exterior and soft interior.
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 bowl, mix together the all purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar until evenly distributed.
- Add Liquids and Mix: Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Using a spatula, stir the ingredients until no dry flour remains, forming a sticky dough.
- Stretch and Fold Dough: With wet hands, pick up one corner of the dough and fold it over itself. Rotate the bowl 45 degrees and repeat this folding motion eight times to develop structure without kneading.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour until the dough has noticeably expanded.
- Divide Dough: Generously flour a surface and turn the risen dough out onto it. Flour the top as well, then cut the dough into 6 equal pieces using a knife or bench scraper.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the six dough pieces directly onto a floured, parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in a preheated oven at 440°F (225°C) for 30 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and crusty on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread rolls to cool completely on a wire rack before serving, ensuring the crust sets and the interior finishes cooking.
Notes
- Using warm water activates the instant yeast to help the dough rise effectively.
- Do not knead the dough; the stretch and fold technique creates the necessary gluten structure.
- Flouring the surface and parchment paper helps prevent sticking during shaping and baking.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 440°F to achieve a crispy crust.
- This bread is perfect for making paninis or serving alongside soups and salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
