And want to make it from scratch, this recipe is for you! You will be amazed at how easy it is to create this classic for sandwiches, croutons, or for anytime you need delicious homemade bread.
Despite what it may seem like, making your own bread from scratch is pretty simple! A homemade bread uses few ingredients, it is inexpensive to make, and it can be done in a short time frame.
This recipe for Italian bread makes two delicious loaves using flour, sugar, water, yeast, egg white, and a bit of oil. Once everything is properly mixed and proofed, bake it in the oven for a warm and delicious loaf of Italian bread.
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Use this Italian bread for sandwiches, serve it with a bowl of Italian Wedding Soup or Ham and Potato Soup, or make homemade croutons. It makes delicious garlic toast and it great dipped in Spaghetti Sauce, too!
As the dough rises it will push on the weakest part of the dough. By lashing the dough you control where that happens and it gives you a prettier loaf.
Yes, wrap the extra loaf of Italian bread in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag or wrap again with plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil.
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When the air is more humid it adds moisture to your flour. So you may need to add extra flour when baking in the summer months and use less flour during the dry winter weather.
Storing: To store freshly baked Italian bread, it’s best to keep it on the countertop in an airtight container or a bread bag. It will stay good for up to three days. Make sure that’s it’s completely cool before adding it to a storage container.
Freezing: To freeze it, allow it to cool completely then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil and store it in the freezer for up to two months. The plastic wrap helps to prevent it from freezer burn. When it comes to freezing bread, it’s best to slice it before you freeze it so that when it thaws out it will be ready to eat.
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Reheating: To reheat Italian bread, wrap it in a damp paper towel and place it on a microwaveable plate then heat it for 30 seconds or until it’s hot.
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of bread. Actual calories will vary.
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 90 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 3 g | Sodium: 201 mg | Fiber: 1 g
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I haven’t even baked the bread yet and can already tell it’ll be amazing !! It feels perfect and you know what I mean by how it feels. It’s a wonderful fluffy dough and yes , I too love the details under each step with the measurements!!! We all know how annoying it is to keep jumping back in the recipe to see the measurements as we go yet here we don’t have to and that is a brilliant idea !! I can’t wait for the rise so I can bake this one . I know it’s going to be fabulous already !
Thanks so much, Linda! Yes, I know exactly what you mean about how the dough feels. You'll know how the bread will turn out before the first rise just by the feel. It's one of my favorite things about yeast bread.
Thank you for the feedback regarding the ingredients being listed beneath the instructions. We're glad that's helpful. We hope you enjoy the bread and have a wonderful weekend! :)
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Thank you for such detailed instructions. This was my second attempt today after failing spectacularly with another blogger's recipe. It really helps to know what I should be looking for in consistency as well as feel. Bread making is a nuanced process and having this info is critical when trying something new.
Also I like the way you have the measurements of ingredients highlighted under each step. So often when I'm on my phone in the kitchen I have to scroll back up to remember how much flour or salt or what have you. This added bonus makes it much easier to follow along.
I could tell this would be a winner before I even baked, what a beautiful dough! So glad I started over and found this recipe. I'll be back for more!
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Thank you so much for your comments and rating the recipe. Kimberly and I appreciate it. Furthermore, we're happy to hear that our bread recipe worked as intended. Thank you again for your thoughtful comments and we wish you a lovely weekend :)Homemade Italian bread is actually very easy to make and tastes delicious! While you could buy a loaf of Italian bread from the grocery store, baking bread is fun and satisfying. Warm, toasty bread from the oven is pure comfort food.
I love my 1963 homemade white bread for sandwiches and everything peasant bread for snacking, but this Italian loaf is perfect with a bowl of spaghetti, or alongside a plate of my crockpot roast beef!
There’s a definite difference between French bread and Italian bread. Most of the general population either doesn’t know or simply doesn’t care, but there are differences nonetheless.
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Basically though, French bread only uses flour, yeast, salt, and water. In fact, French law states that added oils or fats are prohibited. A French loaf is usually long and thin, while an Italian loaf is shorter and wider.
In this section I like to provide tips and recommendations about the different ingredients used. I also try to answer questions about substitutions. You will find the full list of ingredients with measurements in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. If kept in the fridge, the yeast will continue to grow, even if it’s slowly. This can be done for about a day, but I wouldn’t do it much longer than that. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and store in freezer bags. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer and thaw at room temperature. It will take about 4 hours to thaw. Then bake according to the recipe.
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A NOTE ABOUT YEAST: You can use either active dry yeast or instant yeast. If you use active dry yeast it needs to be proofed in order for it to be reactivated. Instant dry yeast doesn’t need proofing. Active dry yeast must be reactivated by proofing in warm water, or the bread won’t rise properly. This process is the prove that the yeast is still alive.
Several people have asked if this Italian bread can be prepared in a bread machine. We were able to test it successfully and have provided the instructions below. Please note, the preparation of the dough is in the bread machine, but you will still remove the dough, form a loaf, and bake it in your conventional oven.
There are plenty of dinners that we like to eat this homemade bread with, and they aren’t all Italian meals! I’ve been known to sop up the juices of my favorite pork sirloin roast using a hunk of this bread.
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A big bowl of Italian Sausage Tomato Orzo Soup or my Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup screams for a piece of warm, buttered bread. It’s also amazing with this Zuppa Toscana for those Olive Garden fans out there! Another dinnertime favorite is this Chicken Cacciatore, and it’s great to have a hunk of bread for dipping into the sauce.
Never baked bread before? Want to make sure before you invest the time and ingredients? Here’s just a small sampling of what our readers are saying about this recipe! You can find more reviews in the comments down below!
“I have made this twice and it is very tasty, good crust and soft inner not dense , very good flavor, I have been baking bread for 40 years, this is in the top five, Thanks.” ~ Thomas “By far one of the best and easiest bread recipes I have come across!! Dough comes out perfect and is so easy to roll!! So glad I came across this recipe it’s a game changer.” ~ Tracy “This bread was so, so delicious! I am proud of myself for going through with it. I was scared to do it and usually need video ( visual learner ) but went ahead and one of the two loaves is already gone! I wish I could attach a pic! I will make this over and over!” ~ Desiree “I never post reviews… but after making this, I had to!!! I only had bread flour, so used that… but that was the only deviation. I followed the recipe exactly. The bread came out PERFECT! Crispy outside and moist inside. This is some of the best bread I’ve ever made. It will definitely be made again. Thank you!!” ~ Terri “‘This is a million times better than store bought bread’ ‘You have to make this every time
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