Description
A simple and delicious Italian bread recipe that yields a golden-brown loaf perfect for dipping in olive oil or using for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- 2 tsp seasoning of your choice (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl, let it sit until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, and olive oil until a smooth dough forms.
- Rise: Let dough rise, shape into a loaf, and let rise again.
- Bake: Brush with egg, sprinkle with seasoning, and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- This bread is versatile and can be served with olive oil, used for bruschetta, or dipped in soups.
- Experiment with different seasonings to customize the flavor of the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg