Ingredients
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1 ⅓ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
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4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons cornmeal
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![All ingredients gathered to make Italian bread with a bread machine.]()
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Place 1 1/3 cups warm water, olive oil, flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by your manufacturer if different. Run the Dough cycle, about 90 minutes.
![Warm water, olive oil, flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast added to bread machine.]()
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Sprinkle cornmeal onto a cutting board. Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and form into two loaves.
![Dough turned out onto a lightly floured surface.]()
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![Dough formed into two loaves.]()
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Place loaves, seam-side down, onto the cutting board; cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
![Loaves placed seam-side down onto the cornmeal cutting board.]()
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![Loaves covered with a damp cloth until doubled in volume.]()
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Beat egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl; brush over risen loaves.
![Egg wash brushed over both loaves.]()
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Use a sharp knife to quickly cut one long slash down the center of each loaf.
![Sharp knife used to cut down the center of the loaves.]()
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Gently shake the cutting board to make sure the loaves are not sticking; use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen them if necessary. Slide loaves onto a baking sheet with a quick but careful motion.
![Loaves loosened from the cutting board and quickly slid onto the baking sheet.]()
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Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes.
![Loaves baked until golden-brown.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 105 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 105 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 179mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Calcium 6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 39mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
