Italian Bread

Italian Bread
The recipe Italian Bread is ready in approximately 45 minutes and is definitely an outstanding vegan option for lovers of Mediterranean food. One serving contains 149 calories, 4g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of salt, bread flour, warm water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

1
Combine yeast, sugar, and 1 cup warm water in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes.
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Add 2 cups flour, oil, and salt to bowl, and beat at low speed, using dough hook attachment, 1 minute. Gradually add additional flour until dough begins to leave the sides of the bowl and pull together. (Note: The dough will take on a "shaggy" appearance as the flour is being added. When enough flour has been added, the dough will look soft and smooth, not wet and sticky or overly dry with a rough surface.)
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Increase speed to medium, and beat 5 minutes. Cover bowl of dough with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, and let stand 10 minutes.
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4
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; shape dough into a 12-inch loaf, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
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5
Cut 3 (1/4-inch deep) slits across top of dough with a sharp paring knife. (The slits release interior steam and prevent the loaf from blowing apart at the side.)
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6
Bake at 400 for 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
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7
Herbed Focaccia: Proceed with recipe as directed, shaping dough into a ball instead of a loaf.
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8
Roll dough into an 11- x 14-inch rectangle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Press handle of a wooden spoon into dough to make indentations at 1-inch intervals.
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9
Drizzle dough evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning.
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Bake at 475 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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11
Pizza Crust: Proceed with recipe as directed, shaping dough into a ball instead of a loaf.
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12
Roll dough into an 11- x 14-inch rectangle on a lightly greased baking sheet.
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13
Drizzle with olive oil, or spread with pesto or pizza sauce, and sprinkle with desired toppings.
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Bake at 475 for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score4
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