The Recipe of the 'Peasant' Bread

The Rustic Bread

Rustic bread, also referred to as "peasant bread," originated in Southern Europe and even today is still a staple of Italian and French diets. It has a crunchy crust on the outside and lots of large holes on the inside, and is chewier than the bread you buy at the supermarket nowadays. Making a traditional rustic bread requires few ingredients and is relatively simple, so long as you pay attention to the rising and kneading process. Read the steps below to find out how to make a rustic bread.