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Bread Machine Italian Bread

Bread Machine Italian Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Pour water and olive oil into bread machine pan. Add flour, sugar, salt, and Italian seasoning. Make a well in the flour and add yeast. Run the dough cycle.
  2. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, deflate, and shape into a 10-inch oval. Place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Cover loosely and let rise until nearly doubled, 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slash top diagonally, brush with water, and bake 22 to 25 minutes until deep golden and hollow-sounding.
  5. Cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes, then slice with a serrated knife.

Notes

The dough cycle and rise times add about 2 to 2½ hours of inactive time, so plan ahead. If your kitchen is cool, let the shaped loaf rise in a turned-off oven with the light on for a gentle, warm spot.