Italian Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1/4-oz) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (100o to 110o)
  • 2 to 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Combine yeast, sugar, and 1 cup warm water in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes. 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.)
  2. 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.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; shape dough into a 12-inch loaf, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. 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.)
  4. Bake at 400° for 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. Herbed Focaccia: Proceed with recipe as directed, shaping dough into a ball instead of a loaf. 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. Drizzle dough evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Bake at 475° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Pizza Crust: Proceed with recipe as directed, shaping dough into a ball instead of a loaf. Roll dough into an 11- x 14-inch rectangle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, or spread with pesto or pizza sauce, and sprinkle with desired toppings. Bake at 475° for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1833.09 Kcal (7675 kJ)
Calories from fat 346.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.49g 59%
Sodium 2352.95mg 98%
Potassium 682.27mg 15%
Total Carbs 314.15g 105%
Sugars 2.45g 10%
Dietary Fiber 15.87g 63%
Protein 60.66g 121%
Iron 17mg 94%
Calcium 95.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.15 Kcal (1077 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.4g 59%
Sodium 330.08mg 98%
Potassium 95.71mg 15%
Total Carbs 44.07g 105%
Sugars 0.34g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 63%
Protein 8.51g 121%
Iron 2.4mg 94%
Calcium 13.4mg 10%

* 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

  • 39.1
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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