Italiansweetandsavorybread Recipes

ITALIAN SWEET AND SAVORY BREAD

Steps:

• Place all bread ingredients in bread machine pan according to manufacturer's directions.
• Select dough cycle and check after 5 minutes of mixing.
• If needed, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour.
• When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a floured surface and divide in half.
• Shape each half into a ball and flatten slightly.
• Place in two greased 9" round cake pans, cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
• Beat egg and water and brush over dough.
• Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
• Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from pans and place on wire rack to cool.

ITALIAN SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place the first 7 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball; flatten slightly. Place in 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat egg and water; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

SWEET ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into bread machine.
• Mix on dough cycle.
• When cycle is complete, put dough onto greased surface and let sit for 20 minutes.
• After dough has rested, cut in half.
• Form into 2 long loaves.
• Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes.