MOM'S ITALIAN BREAD

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I think Mom used to bake at least four of these tender loaves at once, and they never lasted long. She served the bread with every Italian meal. I love it toasted, too. -Linda Harrington, Windham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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 floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow slashes across top of each loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Alaa Shishani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Italian bread recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Damian Medford
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This bread is so good! I made it for my family last night and it was a huge hit. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Murawwat Hussain
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Italian bread recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


belita mweemba
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This bread is delicious! I made it for my family last night and it was a huge hit. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Niranjan Baniya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Italian bread recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Sasiram Khadka
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This is the best Italian bread recipe I've ever tried! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love to use it for sandwiches, but it's also great just on its own with some butter. I will definitely be making this bread a


Sami Moti
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I made this bread for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Naeem Gondal
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This bread is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so soft and fluffy on the inside, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love to use it for sandwiches, but it's also great just on its own with some butter. Th


Shafqat Uthmanzi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Italian bread recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Lucky Rolland
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This bread is so good! I made it for my family last night and it was a huge hit. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Julian Donaldson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Italian bread recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Stenelle Brewer
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This bread is delicious! I made it for my family last night and it was a huge hit. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Kirabo Iryn
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Italian bread recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Kinf King
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This is the best Italian bread recipe I've ever tried! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love to use it for sandwiches, but it's also great just on its own with some butter. I will definitely be making this bread a


Faheem Ameen
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I made this bread for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Shaianne Pretorius
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This bread is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so soft and fluffy on the inside, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love to use it for sandwiches, but it's also great just on its own with some butter. Th