Best Moist Italian Sweet Bread Recipes

ITALIAN SWEET BREAD

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This golden brown bread offers satisfying sweetness in every slice. The hearty round loaves rise well and cut beautifully. With an egg wash and a sprinkling of Italian seasoning, the bread looks pretty, too. -Kim Ooms, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Italian seasoning, optional

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first 7 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball; flatten slightly. Place in 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat egg and water; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BEST HOMEMADE LEMON BREAD

Best Homemade Lemon Bread image

A delicious Lemony Sweet bread with a simple glaze.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories Dessert

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest ((zest from 1 lemon))
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt*
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter softened*
3 eggs (large)
3/4 cup milk I used 2%)
4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (I used 1 medium lemon)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 1/4 cups of sugar, add the softened butter and with a pastry blender or fork blend together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the lemon zest.
In a small bowl add the eggs and beat lightly with a fork, add the milk and beat until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the flour is moistened. Do not over mix.
In prepared loaf pan add the batter and bake for approximately 60 minutes, (this all depends on the oven, could be a little more or a little less) or until tooth pick comes out clean. Cool 15 - 20 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET ITALIAN BREAD

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This is a really good bread inspired by our local Italian sandwich shop. It makes into a great beef and mozzerella sandwich or the best slightly sweet garlic bread.

Provided by LoveBakedIn

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons yeast

Steps:

Put all ingredients into bread machine.
Mix on dough cycle.
When cycle is complete, put dough onto greased surface and let sit for 20 minutes.
After dough has rested, cut in half.
Form into 2 long loaves.
Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes.