CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD

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This crusty bread is as big a treat today as it was when Mom made it back when I was growing up. It goes so well with an Italian meal or alongside a big bowl of soup. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Cornmeal

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, garlic salt, and cheese. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a 14-in. loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush loaves with water. Make three diagonal slashes about 1/2 in. deep with a very sharp knife in each loaf. , Fill a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with 1 in. of hot water and place on the bottom oven rack. Bake bread at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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Sultan Butter

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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this bread again.

BURTAL DAWOOD

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This bread is so delicious! I love the combination of cheese and herbs.

Waseem Khushal

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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.

the skis

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This bread is the perfect side dish for any Italian meal. It's also great for dipping in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

mix video

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out perfect.

Natalie Maremera

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This bread is so cheesy and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food.

Adam Jarpah

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I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.

DJ NAIM

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This bread is the perfect addition to any Italian meal. It's also great for sandwiches and snacks.

Lokeni Filemoni

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I love the way this bread smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.

Moinkhan moinkhan

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This bread is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Lindsay Hammond

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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this bread again.

Jesse Kilgallon

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This bread is so delicious! I love the combination of cheese and herbs.

Lilita Kakaza

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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.

mohamed zameer

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This bread is the perfect side dish for any Italian meal. It's also great for dipping in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Mondhira Bb

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out perfect.

adewale sodiq

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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's so flavorful and cheesy.

Abduraheem Kha

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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was so easy to make and the bread turned out amazing. It was the perfect addition to my spaghetti dinner.