# Italian Crusty Buns

A simple recipe for making soft and crusty Italian buns, perfect for sandwiches.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 130 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3.5 cups flour
- 2 tsp yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 3 tbsp olive oil

## Instructions

1. Mix flour, yeast, salt, warm water, and olive oil in a bowl until a smooth ball forms.
2. Let the dough rise for 2 hours.
3. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
4. Roll each piece into a long shape.
5. Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet.
6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Score the top of each bun with a knife.
9. Place a tray of water on the lower rack of the oven to create steam.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- mixer
- plastic wrap
- kitchen towel
- baking sheet
- dough cutter
- rolling pin
- oven
- kettle

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@torontohomechef/video/7317017820443774213
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bca93907-d64b-4977-9e27-4f2b0806dd01
- Extracted: 2025-01-17

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