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Italian Bread Recipe

Hearty Italian Bread is an easy recipe for beginning bakers to follow to get perfectly, filling bread with a crisp crust. Check it out!

Prep Time
1 hr 40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast , (1/4 ounce)
  • 2 cups warm water , 110-115 degrees
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 5 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

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  1. In your stand mixer add the active dry yeast and the warm water, stir and let sit for 1 minute.
  2. Add in the sugar, salt and 3 cups of the flour, with a paddle attachment on low speed until combined.
  3. Switch to dough hook and add in flour in 1/2 cup increments until smooth and elastic, kneading in the stand mixer for 7-9 minutes total.
  4. Grease a large bowl, add the dough to the bowl and cover with a floured cotton towel in a warm place.
  5. Let rise for 1 hour.
  6. Punch down the dough, remove to a floured surface and cut in half.
  7. Shape each half into a loaf shape (seam side down) and place each loaf on a baking sheet.
  8. Cover each sheet with a dry cotton towel and let rise another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  10. Cut a shallow line through the middle of the top of each loaf.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.