Chewy Italian Bread Recipe

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  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Add remaining 5 teaspoons sugar, 4 1/2 cups flour, milk, oil, and salt; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Stir in 2 cups flour to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, one tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
  2. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, and divide in half. Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying out), roll each portion into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Roll up each rectangle tightly, starting with a long edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place rolls, seam side down, on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  3. Uncover dough; using a sharp knife, make 4 diagonal cuts 1/4 inch deep across tops of loaves. Combine 2 teaspoons water and egg white; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; let cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1888.91 Kcal (7908 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.8g 32%
Cholesterol 4.94mg 2%
Sodium 2495.92mg 104%
Potassium 1006.08mg 21%
Total Carbs 357.2g 119%
Sugars 20.49g 82%
Dietary Fiber 15.95g 64%
Protein 56.65g 113%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 642mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 240.74 Kcal (1008 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.65g 32%
Cholesterol 0.63mg 2%
Sodium 318.1mg 104%
Potassium 128.22mg 21%
Total Carbs 45.52g 119%
Sugars 2.61g 82%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 64%
Protein 7.22g 113%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 28%
Calcium 81.8mg 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.7
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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