ITALIAN BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

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I love this recipe because it is very quick and easy. The ingredients for this recipe are always in most peoples houses. I've been known to whip up a loaf in the morning when I realized I was out of bread for school lunches. I don't always use the egg white in the recipe unless you want a crispy crust. Most times I just brush on butter after if comes out of the oven. This recipe is tried and true and loved by all in my circle of family and friends; enjoy. Notes: Easy and with no milk. I have also added Parmesan, thyme, garlic after the flour and salt just to give it an added flavor change every now and then. Serving Ideas: Wonderful w/ pastas or stews.

Provided by Biffy 62

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water, warmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 whole egg white
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • Add into bread machine container, warmed water, olive oil, sugar, yeast. Let yeast foam a bit.
  • Dump in flour (start with 2 1/2 cups); add salt on top of flour.
  • Turn on bread machine to dough setting. Watch for the first bit and add flour as needed to get a good dough. (elastic and not sticky).
  • Get cookie sheet ready by lightly oiling with olive oil and sprinkle on cornmeal.
  • Form dough into loaf and set on cookie sheet with tea towel to cover until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 375*F.
  • Cut slits diagonally in loaf with sharp knife. Brush with egg white.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and when you knock the bottom of bread it sounds hollow.

nora sayed
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I'm not a huge fan of bread, but this bread is really good. I ate the whole loaf in one sitting.


Kado McHenry
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This bread is so delicious! I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Mani Khan009
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I'm not sure what happened, but my bread turned out really dry. I think I may have added too much flour.


Jafor Henter
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This bread is a little denser than I expected, but it's still very good. I think it would be great for toast or croutons.


BREATHLIFE
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good bread machine recipe for a long time.


Blizzard bl
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches. It's sturdy enough to hold up to all your favorite fillings, but it's also soft and fluffy.


muniba ajmal
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I love the way this bread smells when it's baking. It makes my whole house smell amazing.


Jean Fabulous
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This bread is so easy to make and it's so good! I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.


Justine foy
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I'm not a huge fan of the crust on this bread. It's a little too hard for my taste.


Abdul Musavir wali
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This bread is delicious! I love the way the herbs and cheese flavor the bread.


Rakiyah Allen
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It's still edible, but it's not as fluffy as I would like.


Terri Baxter
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This bread is a little more dense than I like, but it's still very good. I think it would be great for sandwiches or toast.


Elizabeth Merlin
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I've tried many different bread machine recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is so flavorful and it has a perfect texture.


LlSO Bhushula
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I was a little skeptical about making bread in a bread machine, but this recipe proved me wrong. The bread is so good!


Zikora Maduka
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This bread is easy to make and it turns out great every time. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Ermita Cruz
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I'm not a huge fan of bread, but this bread is really good. It's not too dense and it has a great flavor.


Denic Pipo
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This bread is so delicious! I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy interior. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.