Italian Bread Recipes

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 …

This crispy, golden Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs recipe is made with stale bread, dried herbs, and garlic powder, and is ready in just 20 minutes. The hero moment comes when you pulse the toasted cubes into fine, fragrant crumbs that smell far better than anything from a canister. I stopped buying the store-bought version years …

This crispy, buttery Italian Garlic Bread is made with a soft loaf, fresh garlic, and parsley, ready in just 20 minutes. The butter melts deep into the crumb while the edges toast to a perfect golden crunch. I love serving this warm right from the oven alongside a big bowl of pasta to soak up …

This soft, pillowy Italian Cheese Bread is made with a simple yeast dough, topped with garlic butter and two types of cheese, and ready in under two hours. The golden crust cracks open to reveal a steamy, stringy cheese pull that rivals any restaurant version. I make this whenever I need a crowd-pleasing side dish …

This soft, airy Bread Machine Italian Bread is made with simple pantry staples like olive oil and bread flour and ready in just over three hours. Slicing into the golden, crispy crust reveals a tender crumb perfect for dipping in marinara or slathering with garlic butter. I rely on this hands-off method whenever I need …

This crispy and chewy Easy Homemade Crusty Italian Bread is made with simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, and water, and is ready in about two hours. The golden crust crackles beautifully as you slice into the soft, airy interior. I make this weekly because it delivers bakery-quality results with minimal hands-on effort. The Secret …

This crusty, savory Italian Herb And Cheese Sourdough Bread is made with active starter, sharp cheddar, and dried oregano, ready in about 24 hours. Pulling the hot Dutch oven lid to reveal a golden, bubbling cheese crust is the best part of baking. I make this loaf every time I crave comfort food. The Secret …

This crusty, chewy Rustic Italian Bread is made with simple flour, water, yeast, and salt, and ready in just under three hours. The golden, crackling crust reveals a soft, airy crumb that rivals any artisan bakery loaf. I bake this weekly for the perfect side to pasta nights. The Secret To Getting It Right I …