Italian Bread Recipes

This soft, slightly chewy Italian Flat Bread is made with flour, olive oil, and warm water, and is ready in just under an hour. Watch the dough puff with golden bubbles as it hits the hot cast-iron skillet, creating those signature charred spots that add incredible flavor. I make a batch of these pliable rounds …

This soft, crusty Sourdough Discard Italian Bread is made with unfed starter, instant yeast, and olive oil, and is ready in just under 3 hours. The moment you tear into the warm loaf to dip it in marinara sauce is pure comfort. I love making this recipe when my starter jar gets too full and …

This authentic, airy Italian Ciabatta Bread is made with a simple overnight starter and high-protein flour, ready in about 24 hours. The process creates a golden, shattering crust that gives way to a chewy interior full of massive, glossy air pockets. I love slicing into this rustic loaf to reveal the beautiful honeycomb structure that …

This crusty, aromatic Italian Herb Sourdough Bread is made with active starter, dried oregano, and basil, and is ready in about 24 hours. The moment you slice into the loaf, the scent of toasted garlic and rosemary fills the entire kitchen. I love dipping a warm slice directly into olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The …

This feathery, shredded Panettone Christmas Bread Italian is made with candied orange peel, plump raisins, and plenty of butter, ready in about 24 hours. Watching the dough dome perfectly over the paper mold before hanging it upside down ensures that signature towering height and cloud-like crumb. I finally cracked the code on getting that airy …

This crispy, gooey Stuffed Italian Bread is made with fresh mozzarella, savory garlic butter, and herbs, and ready in just 30 minutes. The golden crust crackles as you pull apart the warm loaf, revealing long strands of melted cheese stretching from deep within the soft interior. I make this easy side dish whenever I need …

This soft, pillowy Subway Italian Herb And Cheese Bread is made with a savory oregano-garlic blend and melted Monterey Jack, ready in just over 2 hours. The best part is watching the cheese topping bubble and turn golden brown, filling your kitchen with that signature bakery aroma. I love making a batch of these rolls …

This crusty, soft Gluten Free Italian Bread is made with a simple flour blend, egg whites, and olive oil, and is ready in just under two hours. The golden crust crackles perfectly as you tear into the warm, airy loaf, revealing a crumb that actually holds together. I finally found a version that doesn’t crumble …

This crispy, cheesy Italian Sausage Bread is made with pizza dough, mild Italian sausage, and mozzarella, and is ready in under an hour. Slicing into the golden loaf reveals a savory spiral of melted cheese and savory meat perfect for game day. I love serving this warm right from the oven when the cheese is …

This crispy, golden Italian Bread Sticks recipe is made with bread flour, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt, ready in just under two hours. The dough stretches easily by hand to create rustic shapes that snap perfectly when baked. I love making these for dinner parties because they look impressive but require very little …