Mom's Italian Bread
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Served Person: 2
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Carbohydrate 0.0432066666666667 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.00217333333333333 g
- Fiber 0.0176666666666667 g
- Protein 0.0073 g
- Saturated Fat 0.000653333333333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 loaves (12 slices each). (2g)
- Sodium 581.399333333333 mg
- Sugar 0.02554 g
- Trans Fat 9.33333333333333E-05 g
- Calories 0 calories
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400degrees. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across top of each loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
