Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone

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Bake bread on a stone for delicious Italian loaves. The dough is made in the bread machine and then baked on a pizza stone. Wonderful!

Submitted by Diane Sniffen
Updated on January 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
20
Yield:
2 (1-pound) loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 3 cups unbleached flour

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

  • 1 ⅓ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Place flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil, and yeast into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.

  2. Place a pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oven must be preheated for at least 30 minutes before baking.

  3. Deflate dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into 2 loaves. Place loaves seam-side down on a cutting board generously sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

  4. Beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until well combined. Brush risen loaves with egg mixture. Make a single long, quick cut down the center of loaves with a sharp knife. Gently shake the cutting board to make sure loaves are not sticking. If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen. Slide loaves onto the hot pizza stone with one quick but careful motion.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

93 Calories
2g Fat
16g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 93
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 34mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.