Italian Seasoned Bread Recipes

ITALIAN STYLE SEASONED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• In a small or medium bowl (or jar/container if storing for later), mix the plain bread crumbs (1 cup), the Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon), and the kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon) together.
• Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 1 year, and use in any recipe that requires Italian seasoned bread crumbs.

ITALIAN HERB BREAD I

Steps:

• Mix yeast, warm water, and white sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
• Stir olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese, and 3 cups flour into the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the next three cups of flour. Dough will be stiff.
• Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and rubbery. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn to cover the surface of the dough with oil. Cover with a damp linen dish towel. Allow to rise for one hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Punch dough down to release all the air. Shape into two loaves. Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet, or into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about a 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from pan(s), and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

ITALIAN SEASONED BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

ITALIAN SEASONED BREAD

Steps:

• In a quart bowl or measuring cup, put the warm water, the margarine or butter, the sugar, the salt, and a tablespoon of the flour. Stir well.
• Add in the yeast and then set aside for five minutes.
• In a very large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup of the parmesan, and the remaining ingredients. Stir to mix.
• Slowly stir in the yeast mixture.
• Beat in the rest of the flour.
• Leave the bread mix in the bowl, and cover with a damp dish towel and then plastic wrap.
• Let rise 45 minutes, until light and bubbly.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Butter a two quart casserole.
• Stir the bread mix until it collapses, and then flop it into the greased dish.
• Sprinkle the remaining parmesan on top of the bread mix.
• Let rise 30 minutes and then put in oven.
• Bake 35 minutes until lightly browned.
• Turn the bread out onto the counter.
• Lightly thump bottom.
• If it sounds hollow it's done.
• Otherwise, return to casserole for a few minutes.
• Let partially cool.
• Serve warm with real butter.

ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, tossing to blend thoroughly.
• Store in an airtight container and use in any recipe calling for Italian breadcrumbs.

LITTLE CAESAR'S ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix together water, yeast, sugar.
• Add in flour and salt.
• Mix with a dough hook until it comes away from the sides of the bowl - add more flour if necessary.
• Knead by hand or with dough hook for about five minutes.
• Cover the dough ball with oil, place in a bowl, cover with plastic, and let rise at room temperature 30-45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Grease 9×13 glass baking dish with butter
• Press the dough into the pan
• Spread the softened butter over the top of the dough
• Spoon the minced garlic evenly over the top of the butter to make the garlic butter topping.
• Sprinkle cheese over the top
• Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top
• Cover with tin foil and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove tin foil and bake for another 10 minutes.