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Amy's Crusty Italian Loaf

Amy's Crusty Italian Loaf is a home-style recipe made with Very Warm Water, Active Dry Yeast, Cool Water, Sponge Starter, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, and Kosher Salt. Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 3/4 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 cup

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Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine the warm water and yeast in a large bowl and stir with a fork to dissolve the yeast. Let stand for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the cool water and sponge starter to the yeast mixture and mix with your fingers for about 2 minutes, breaking up the sponge.