CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD
This crusty bread is as big a treat today as it was when Mom made it back when I was growing up. It goes so well with an Italian meal or alongside a big bowl of soup. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, garlic salt, and cheese. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough 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 top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a 14-in. loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush loaves with water. Make three diagonal slashes about 1/2 in. deep with a very sharp knife in each loaf. , Fill a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with 1 in. of hot water and place on the bottom oven rack. Bake bread at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ITALIAN BREAD WEDGES
"These savory wedges aren't hard to make, but they taste great," writes Danielle McIntyre of Medicine Hat, Alberta. "They're terrific served with soups, salads and pasta dishes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 12 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, salt, remaining water and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough 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 top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Pat dough flat. Let rest for 5 minutes. Press into a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Spread with salad dressing. Combine the garlic powder, oregano, thyme and pepper; sprinkle over dough. Top with cheeses. , Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ITALIAN BREAD WEDGES
Make and share this Italian Bread Wedges recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingMonster
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix water, oil, sugar, salt, flour and yeast.
- Let rise 30 minutes.
- Spread dough on greased cookie sheet.
- In small bowl, mix italian dressing with pepper, oregano, garlic and thyme.
- Spread this mix on top of dough.
- Sprinkle cheeses on top and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
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