Ingredients
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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7 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or as needed
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1 tablespoon salt
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cooking spray
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Add sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
![Yeast in a measuring cup with water]()
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Stir in 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
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Beat in salt and then add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until soft and smooth. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
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Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise again.
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Once doubled, punch down and form into three fat "footballs." Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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Mist loaves with water and place in the preheated oven.
![Three loaves of Mama D's Italian Bread dough on a baking sheet]()
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Bake until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 25 to 30 minutes. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake.
![Three loaves of Mama D's Italian Bread on a baking sheet]()
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Cook’s Note
When it comes time to let the dough rise, I put it in the oven with the light on for a perfect rising temperature.
Editor's Note:
Based on review feedback, we have edited this recipe to include a bake time of 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 90 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
| Calories 90 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 194mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | 5% |
| Calcium 4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 33mg | 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.
