Italian Bread Recipes

This crusty, chewy Dutch Oven Italian Bread is made with active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, and dried herbs, ready in under three hours. The magic happens when you lift the heavy lid to reveal a towering, deeply golden loaf that crackles as it cools. I honestly bake this every weekend because it requires almost zero …

This crusty, savory Italian Beer Bread is made with self-rising flour, Italian herbs, and your favorite beer, ready in 55 minutes. Brushing the top with melted butter creates a gorgeous golden crust that crackles when you slice into it. I make this whenever I need a quick side for pasta night. What I Learned Making …

This crispy aromatic Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs recipe is made with plain breadcrumbs, dried herbs, and garlic powder, and ready in 5 minutes. The earthy oregano and basil blend perfectly with the garlic powder as you toss the mix together. I make a large batch of this every month to keep in my pantry. Why …

This crusty, savory Italian Lard Bread is made with bread flour, rendered lard, and cured meats, and ready in about three hours. Pulling the warm loaf from the oven reveals a golden crust dotted with crispy, fatty pieces of salami. I always make this traditional recipe when I need a hearty side for Sunday dinner. …

This crusty chewy Whole Wheat Italian Bread is made with whole wheat flour, olive oil, and yeast, and ready in under three hours. Slicing through the thick crust reveals a perfectly tender and warm center. I always keep a loaf of this on my counter for quick sandwiches. What I Learned Making This Getting a …

This crusty, airy Italian Bread Rolls recipe is made with bread flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil and ready in two hours. Tearing the warm rolls open reveals a soft crumb while a wisp of steam escapes. I love serving these fresh out of the oven alongside Sunday gravy. Why This Classic Works I …

This custardy crispy Italian Bread French Toast Bake is made with thick Italian loaf, eggs, and cinnamon, and ready in sixty minutes. The golden crust shatters slightly under your fork before revealing a rich center soaked in vanilla custard. I started making this for weekend mornings to avoid standing over a hot stove. Why This …

This crusty, soft No Knead Italian Bread Dutch Oven is made with bread flour, instant yeast, and Italian herbs, ready in about 15 hours. The moment you lift the heavy cast iron lid, the trapped steam escapes to reveal a perfectly blistered, golden loaf. I love how little hands-on effort this rustic bread actually requires. …

This crusty, chewy Italian Semolina Bread is made with fine semolina flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, and ready in under three hours. Slicing through the golden crust reveals a beautiful, pale yellow interior that smells intensely of toasted wheat. I love making this loaf on lazy weekend mornings. What I Learned Making This …

This crispy, custardy Italian Bread French Toast Casserole is made with thick cubed bread, rich egg custard, and a sweet brown sugar topping, ready in 1 hour 15 minutes. The edges crisp up perfectly in the oven while the center stays soft and pillowy like bread pudding. I love serving this on relaxed weekend mornings …