ITALIAN LOAF BREAD RECIPES

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MOM'S ITALIAN BREAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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I think Mom used to bake at least four of these tender loaves at once, and they never lasted long. She served the bread with every Italian meal. I love it toasted, too. —Linda Harrington, Windham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow slashes across top of each loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, FatContent 0 fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 197mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

CRUSTY ITALIAN BREAD RECIPE - JUST A PINCH RECIPES



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Don't be intimidated by this homemade bread recipe. It's fairly easy to make, and Gena included some tips and tricks. This classic bread is crusty and crisp outside, while the inside is fluffy and soft. Serve with fancy dipping oil, and it's just like what you'd enjoy at a restaurant. Or, enjoy this with soup on a cold day, add to a cheese board, or as a side smeared with butter.

Provided by Gena Buck @qosheba915

Categories     Other Breads

Prep Time 2 hours

Cook Time 45 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package(s) active dry yeast (1/4 ounce, 2-1/2 teaspoons)
1 1/4 cup(s) warm water (105°-115°)
3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- cornmeal for dusting

Steps:

  • Dissolve the yeast in a quarter cup of warm water. You should actually check the temperature of the water. Too cold and it won’t activate, too hot and you can kill the yeast.
  • Give the yeast a few minutes, until it starts bubbling. Then mix it in with the rest of the warm water.
  • Add the flour, sugar, and salt; stir.
  • Work the flour in and then add the olive oil. Don’t add the oil until after you’ve worked the flour in. Otherwise, the oil will coat the proteins and prevent gluten formation. Gluten lets the dough stretch when it rises, making it light and chewy instead of crumbling like cake.
  • After mixing the oil in, turn the dough out onto a clean, floured surface to knead. Stretch the dough away from you, fold it back, turn a quarter turn, and repeat. Once the dough is well incorporated, slap it on the surface a few times. This will encourage more gluten production leading to a lighter, airier bread.
  • When the dough is smooth and silky, continue kneading for another several minutes. You can work it with both hands and keep turning the dough, or just hit it from opposite angles with each hand.
  • Once the dough is thoroughly kneaded, place it in an oiled bowl. Toss the dough around so it is coated with oil all the way around. Cover the dough with plastic wrap, press right up against the dough. This will prevent a skin from forming on the dough, allowing it to rise more. Put the bowl someplace warm until the dough has doubled in size, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Roll the dough out into a loaf shape and cut it in half.
  • Roll out the pieces of dough until they are about 6-9 inches long. Cover the loaves with plastic and allow them to rise for another 40 minutes. They should roughly double in width.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°. Place loaves of bread on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal or parchment paper (so the dough does not stick). Cut each loaf down the middle with the sharpest blade you have. If you don't have anything that's absolutely sharp, use a razor blade. You want to cut about a quarter-inch deep in a single quick stroke without sawing back and forth. This will prevent the bread from bursting open in the oven.
  • Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Then turn the oven down to 400° and bake another 25-30 minutes. To check if they’re done, pick one loaf up and thump on the bottom with your thumb. If it has a hollow sound, it’s done. If you want really crusty bread, great for dipping in olive oil or marinara sauce, place a pan of water in the bottom of the oven. The steam will keep the skin from forming too fast, giving the bread more time to rise. It will also make the crust crisper. Don’t put the loaves near the top. The radiant heat from the top of the stove will brown the crust too much, too fast.
  • Serve immediately with butter, or with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.

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