Italian Bread Loaf

Delicious, buttery, and soft Italian bread loaf for toasting, sandwiches, or eating a slice.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine sugar, yeast, and water. Let sit for 5 minutes (until mix is foamy).

Step 2

Add flour, oil, and salt and combine into sticky dough.

Step 3

Roll out dough on clean and floured surface. Add flour to the dough until it is smooth and can be formed into a ball.

Step 4

Place dough ball into well oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let rise for one hour.

Step 5

Once dough has doubled in size, punch down. Then, shape into 12-inch length loaf and place dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Let rise for 20-30 minutes.

Step 7

Score dough with sharp knife and brush butter melted and seasoned butter over the dough. Press in extra Italian seasoning.

Step 8

Place in 400⁰F oven for 20 or so minutes. Until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when knocked on.

Step 9

Let cool on rack before slicing, storing, or toasting.