ITALIAN BREAD
My family laughs at me when I tell them that this poor dough never has a change for an hour, but it makes up for all that punching down with its texture and good taste. My mother-in-law taught me how to make this bread...now the recipe's been passed down to my daughter and two granddaughters.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, salt, egg, remaining water and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets., With a sharp knife, make four shallow diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 37-42 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Brush with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Anuoluwa Olusanya
[email protected]This bread is simply delicious. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Christopher Ludwig
[email protected]This bread is a great value. It's inexpensive to make and it yields a lot of bread. It's perfect for feeding a large family or crowd.
AHMED SARWAR
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best Italian bread recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves homemade bread.
Omolemo Phogojane
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it. The results are amazing and you'll feel like a pro baker.
Lovely Rai
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always perfect. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.
Liucija Kuusaite
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The bread is beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.
adn268
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bread, but this recipe changed my mind. This bread is so delicious and flavorful, I could eat it every day.
UMAR NASEER
[email protected]This bread is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is incredible and it's perfect for any occasion.
Salahudeen King
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bread turned out even better than I expected. It's light and airy, with a crispy crust. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian bread.
Silvia Dewan
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so flavorful and has the perfect texture. I will definitely be making this again.
nat
[email protected]I've tried many Italian bread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly.
Hiphop Impression
[email protected]This Italian bread recipe is a keeper! The bread came out perfectly golden brown and had a wonderfully crispy crust. The inside was soft and fluffy, with a slightly chewy texture. It was the perfect accompaniment to our pasta dinner.