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ISO: What makes Italian bread stiff, crusty?

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I have a breadmaker machine, and have had great success with it. However, one thing I have not mastered is creating a dough that is closer to an Italian loaf. Whenever I follow a recipe and remove from the breadmaker, let rise, and bake in the oven for a crispier crust, the steam always makes it soft. I am wondering what kind of flour is the best also. Italian bread seems to have a different type of texture. Any thoughts from Bread Lovers?!?
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1 ISO: What makes Italian bread stiff, crusty?
  Moira, Newmarket
2 what makes italian bread stiff, crusty
  Melanie, Elverson
3 Water
  Judy Lee / MI
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