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Authentic Italian Bread Machine Recipe for Delicious Results

Authentic Italian Bread Machine Recipe

A simple and authentic recipe for making Italian bread using a bread machine, resulting in a delicious and crusty loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Add the warm water to the bread machine pan.
  2. Sprinkle the sugar and yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add the olive oil, salt, and bread flour to the pan.
  4. Select the basic bread setting on the machine and start it.
  5. Once the baking cycle is complete, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a crustier loaf, remove the bread from the pan immediately after baking.
  • Store leftover bread in a paper bag to maintain its crust.
  • Feel free to add herbs or garlic for extra flavor.

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