Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes Italian Bread Using a Bread Machine 4.7 (795) 657 Reviews 157 Photos For a loaf of crusty Italian bread, try this bread recipe. The dough is made in a bread machine, then the loaves are baked in the oven. By Allrecipes Member Updated on May 10, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 157 157 157 157 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 2 1-pound loaves Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings 1 ⅓ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place 1 1/3 cups warm water, olive oil, flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by your manufacturer if different. Run the Dough cycle, about 90 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sprinkle cornmeal onto a cutting board. Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and form into two loaves. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place loaves, seam-side down, onto the cutting board; cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Beat egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl; brush over risen loaves. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Use a sharp knife to quickly cut one long slash down the center of each loaf. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gently shake the cutting board to make sure the loaves are not sticking; use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen them if necessary. Slide loaves onto a baking sheet with a quick but careful motion. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 933 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 105 Calories 1g Fat 21g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 20 Calories 105 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Sodium 179mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 1g Protein 3g 6% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 39mg 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.