Transform your kitchen into an artisan bakery with this flavorful Bread Machine French Bread Italian Style recipe. Perfectly combining the airy texture of classic French bread with the robust, aromatic flavors of Italian cuisine, this delightful loaf features a touch of olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Designed for simplicity, your bread machine does all the hard workβmixing, kneading, rising, and baking to perfection in just three hours. The result is a golden-crusted, fragrant bread with a hint of savory herbs and cheese, ideal for pairing with soups, pastas, or simply enjoyed warm with a drizzle of olive oil. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe delivers unbeatable taste and convenience.
Add warm water, olive oil, sugar, and salt into the bread machine's pan.
Gently layer bread flour on top of the liquid mixture, ensuring it fully covers the water.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add active dry yeast.
Sprinkle dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese evenly over the flour.
Set the bread machine to the 'French Bread' or equivalent setting, with a medium crust level.
Press start and allow the bread machine to knead, rise, and bake as per the program duration (approximately 3 hours).
Once the bread is finished baking and the cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 355 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.6 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.