Just Italian Bread Recipe

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Just Italian Bread
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Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Cover and leave in warm place until frothy-approximately 5-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, sift 3 cups flour with salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the center.
  3. Pour yeast/water mixture, Agave, oil, and 1 cup extra water into the well.
  4. Using a wooden spoon, stir until mixture is well-combined and forms a rough ball. Turn out onto a lightly-floured surface, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Add extra flour as necessary to form a smooth ball.
  5. Place dough in large, lightly oiled bowl. Brush surface of dough with oil. Cover and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour or until well risen.
  6. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal.
  7. Punch down dough and knead for 1 minute. Shape dough into smooth ball and place on prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten top.
  8. Using a sharp knife, slash a criss-cross/checkerboard pattern into the top of the dough. Cover and leave to rise in warm place for about 1 hour or until well risen.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F Place a shallow baking dish containing 2 cups of water in the bottom of the oven to help bread form a hard crust.
  10. Brush dough with glaze of water and salt; sprinkle with cornmeal or flour.
  11. Bake 35-40 minutes or until base of bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.2 Kcal (834 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.88g 3%
Sodium 350.72mg 15%
Potassium 52.14mg 1%
Total Carbs 40.85g 14%
Sugars 9.61g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 4.42g 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 9.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 255.8 Kcal (1071 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.41g 3%
Sodium 450.37mg 15%
Potassium 66.95mg 1%
Total Carbs 52.46g 14%
Sugars 12.34g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 6%
Protein 5.68g 9%
Iron 2.6mg 11%
Calcium 12.4mg 1%

* 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

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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