Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts!"--James Beard

Italian Bread Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Italian Bread is from My Favorite Recipes, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 ½ c warm water
1 tbsp dry yeast
6 cups bread flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Combine 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and flour in a mixing bowl.

Add warm water; mix until incorporated.

Let rest 5 minutes. Mix in enough remaining flour to make a nice dough. Combine into a nice ball, add to oiled bowl and spray with cooking spray. Set aside to rise several hours or till doubled..

Punch down, form into a loaf on a baking sheet; Allow to rise again (about 45 minutes). Slash top on the diagonal and brush lightly with water.

Bake at 450º, with a bowl of hot water in bottom of oven.

Bake approximately 30 minutes or temperature reads 190-200º
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1 or 2 loaves
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
3 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
If you keep spritzing it with water while baking, The bread will be nice and crusty.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

889W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!