Herbed Italian Bread

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  • Number of Servings: 32
Ingredients
12 oz. water1/2 Tbsp. Italian Herbs2 Tbsp. sugar1 tsp salt4 - 4 1/2 c. bread flour2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 1/2 Tbsp.Insant yeast
Directions
Measure water and add Italian spices, sugar and salt. Add 4 cups flour, olive oil and yeast and mix. Knead dough by hand or in Kitchenaid mixer, adding additional flour if necessary, until elastic, slightly dimpled, and smooth as a babies bottom.

Turn out into greased bowl and over to coat. Cover with damp cloth or plastic wrap sprayed with cooking oil and set in a warm area to rise (proof) until double 60-90 minutes. Punch down and divide into two parts.

Shape into long bartards (submarine shaped loaves) and place on greased cookie sheet. Cover with damp cloth or oiled plastic wrap and proof 45-50 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F 10 minutes before time is up.

Bake for 35 minutes. Slide off pan onto rack to cool.

Makes 2 - 1 lb loaves or 32 - 1oz. slices

Number of Servings: 32

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LDYSABELLA.

Servings Per Recipe: 32
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 73.2
  • Total Fat: 1.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 73.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

Member Reviews
  • CD8253420
    this was a really great recipe my family enjoyed it - 9/18/10