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Italian Bread

Italian Bread smells so good fresh out of the oven. Make a compound butter with roasted garlic and eat to your heart’s content. You won’t be disappointed with this Italian Bread!

Fresh Baked Bread is the Best

I have been meal planning since I was a child. I would flip through cookbooks, planning dinner parties (for my family), and create some fun combos.

Italian Loaf Bread

Ready in 20 minutes
Serves 8 people

 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 C. warm water
  • 2 1/4 Tsp. yeast
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. olive oil
  • 4 C. flour

Preperation

  1. Place warm water, yeast and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir and let stand for a few minutes until it starts to bubble and foam a bit.
  2. Add olive oil and salt. Mix and add the flour gradually.
  3. You want to add enough that the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. You want to mix it with the dough hook for a few minutes.
  4. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled about 30 minutes.
  5. Punch down dough and divide in two and form into two loaves.
  6. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled.
  7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  8. Beat together, one egg & one Tbsp. water
  9. Brush the risen loaves with the egg mixture.
  10. Make a single long quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife
  11. Place at least 1 cup hot water in a shallow pan and place it on the rack underneath the bread. The steam will make the crust turn perfectly. You may need to add a bit more water during cooking. You do not want it to evaporate.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the loaves turn golden brown and sound hollow when you tap them.
  13. Last step, remove from the pan and let cool on racks.Enjoy!

Tips

This Italian bread goes great with my Shrimp Fra Diavolo, get the recipe now. Also try this delicious garlic herb compound butter.

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