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Mom’s Italian Bread Tips
What makes Italian bread unique?
Italian bread is super soft and absorbent, making it perfect for soaking up
sauces. This homemade bread has a light crust that’s not too hard or crunchy, so it works really well for making
sandwich recipes, too!
What do you eat with Italian bread?
Italian bread is amazing
dipped in olive oil or thick sauces. It pairs well with a
flavorful Bolognese or a saucy chicken dish like
chicken cacciatore.
How can I tell if my yeast is still active?
It's so important to
test yeast! To see if your yeast is still active, dissolve 1 tsp. of sugar into warm water and then mix in your active dry yeast. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. If the mixture becomes nice and foamy, you’re good to go!
My dough is taking forever to double! What’s going on?
Dough will rise slower or quicker depending on the temperature of your kitchen. When proofing homemade Italian bread, place it in a warm, humid environment if you can. It will help the yeast create carbon dioxide, which encourages the dough to expand. Find this tip and more in our
ultimate bread baking guide.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 106 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
