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5-Ingredient Crusty Panini Bread (No Knead) Recipe

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4.8 from 79 reviews
  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pieces of panini bread 1x

Description

This 5-Ingredient Crusty Panini Bread recipe delivers a simple, no-knead homemade bread perfect for paninis. Made with basic pantry staples, this artisanal bread has a crunchy crust and soft interior, baked directly on a parchment-lined sheet. Ideal for sandwich lovers seeking fresh, homemade bread with minimal effort and time.

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

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar together, ensuring ingredients are well distributed.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients and Combine: Pour in the warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly until no dry flour remains, forming a sticky dough.
  3. Fold the Dough: Using wet hands, gently lift a corner of the dough and fold it over itself. Rotate the bowl about 45 degrees and repeat this folding process 8 times to develop gluten without kneading.
  4. First Rise: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot. Allow the dough to rise undisturbed for 1 hour until it has noticeably expanded.
  5. Divide the Dough: Generously flour a work surface. Transfer the risen dough onto it, dusting the top with flour to prevent stickiness. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 6 equal pieces.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Place each dough piece directly onto a heavily floured, parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow expansion.
  7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 440°F (227°C). Bake the bread for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and using for paninis or sandwiches.

Notes

  • Use warm water around 110°F for optimal yeast activation.
  • Folding the dough replaces traditional kneading, making this recipe easy for beginners.
  • Flouring the surface and dough prevents sticking and makes handling easier.
  • The high baking temperature helps achieve a crisp crust and tender inside.
  • Cool the bread completely to prevent sogginess when slicing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: panini bread, no knead bread, crusty bread, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, five ingredient bread

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