Discover the simplicity and charm of homemade Rustic Italian Bread with this easy-to-follow bread machine (ABM) recipe. Perfectly crusty on the outside and delightfully soft inside, this bread is made with pantry staples like olive oil, all-purpose flour, and a touch of sugar for a hint of sweetness. Designed to take the guesswork out of baking, the bread machine does all the heavy lifting—from mixing to kneading to baking—in just three hours. With its authentic Italian flavor and rustic appeal, this loaf is ideal for accompanying hearty soups, making artisan-style sandwiches, or savoring with olive oil and herbs. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe allows you to enjoy fresh, homemade bread with minimal effort.
Add the warm water, olive oil, sugar, and salt to the bread machine pan.
Carefully measure and add the all-purpose flour, ensuring it covers the liquid ingredients completely.
Make a small well in the center of the flour pile, avoiding contact with the liquid below, and add the active dry yeast.
Place the pan in your bread machine, lock it in place, and select the Basic or White Bread program on your machine.
Set the crust setting to your preferred level (light, medium, or dark).
Start the bread machine and allow the dough to mix, rise, and bake according to your machine’s program (typically around 3 hours).
Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the pan from the bread machine using oven mitts, and let the bread cool slightly in the pan for 5 minutes.
Remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Calories |
1508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3550 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.0 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*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.