Plain Ole Italian Bread Abm
Experience the joy of fresh, homemade bread with this easy and no-fuss recipe for "Plain Ole Italian Bread ABM." Designed for your bread machine, this classic Italian loaf features a perfectly balanced blend of pantry staples like olive oil, bread flour, and a hint of sugar for natural sweetness. With just 10 minutes of prep time, your bread machine seamlessly handles the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking—leaving you with a golden, bakery-quality loaf with a soft, airy interior and a lightly crisp crust. Perfect as a side for soups, a base for sandwiches, or simply enjoyed warm with a drizzle of olive oil, this traditional Italian bread is as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an irresistible homemade masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Sugar
- 3.5 cups Bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Measure out all the ingredients to ensure accuracy before starting.
Pour the warm water into the bread machine’s baking pan.
Add olive oil, salt, and sugar into the water, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the bread flour into the pan, spreading it out to cover the liquid ingredients completely.
Make a small well in the center of the flour, and add the active dry yeast into the well. Ensure the yeast does not come into direct contact with the liquids.
Place the baking pan into your bread machine and set it to the Basic/White Bread setting with a medium crust color. This may take approximately 3 hours depending on your machine.
Press start and allow the machine to mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread according to the program.
Once the baking cycle is finished, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade Italian bread with butter, olive oil, or your favorite spreads!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.5 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 581 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.
