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Bread Machine Italian Bread

Soft and fluffy Italian bread is made in the bread machine with simple ingredients- olive oil, water, milk, bread flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Let the bread maker do all the work for you! This bread maker recipe makes a delicious classic Italian bread loaf and can be used for many different purposes, from sandwiches to croutons to dinner rolls!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: bread machine recipes, homemade bread recipes, italian bread recipes, yeast breads
Servings: 20
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Ingredients

  • cup warm water (approximately 110°F)
  • cup warm milk (approximately 110°F)
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp yeast
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • cornmeal

Instructions

  • Add the warm water, warm milk, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, bread flour and yeast to the bread pan in that order. *The ingredients are listed in the order that Cuisinart machines require them to go. For other brands, check your manual for the correct order to add ingredients.
  • Select the dough setting. Choose the 2 lb loaf size and press start.
  • While the dough kneads, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle generously with cornmeal.
  • When the cycle has finished, remove the dough and separate into 2 dough balls. Roll each into a rounded log about 10 inches long, being careful that the loaves are far enough apart that they will not touch while rising. Cover with a damp heavy towel and put in a warm place. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
  • Remove the towel and carefully slice a line down the center of each loaf without deflating the dough.
  • In a small bowl, mix the egg white and 1 tablespoon of water. Using a pastry brush, brush the mixture onto the top and sides of the dough.
  • Bake at 350° F for 25-30 minutes, until the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This recipe makes one 2 lb loaf or two smaller loaves. You can also shape it into 6 hoagie rolls or 8 hamburger style buns/dinner rolls.
Store in a bread box, bread bag, or plastic bag for up to 2 days at room temperature. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for about 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg