Who loves glorious freshly baked bread? Italian Bread to be exact. 2013 is a year of self-enrichment. I’m so happy to say I’ve accomplished one of the many goals I made for myself this year; baking fresh bread at home. I contacted the amazing people over at King Arthur Flour to assist me in my bread making endeavors. They sent me an Italian Bread Pan, product coupons, and instant yeast to get me started! I knew if I was going to introduce bread to my readers I wanted it to be in partnership with King Arthur Flour.
Some of you might remember the bread making class I took in January. That is really what jump started it for me. I waited a whole 2 months from the class until I tried bread on my own. The first time I made this Italian Bread it tasted delicious but was very flat. After talking with my friend Terri from Love and Confections she told me I probably over-proofed. So I went back to the drawing board and made it again. This time cutting my proofing time by 15 minutes each round. The bread still came out a tad flat, but not as bad as last time. So when I go to make this recipe again–I will have cut the proofing time in half. Third time is a charm, right?
Making your own bread at home to me is very satisfying. Just last week I made my entire dinner from scratch. I had this leftover Italian Bread, I made spaghetti from scratch, a hearty bolognese, harvested my own lettuce and tomatoes and even made my own dressing. 100% from scratch. I had to pat my self on the back–it made me very self satisfied. Like I’ve accomplished a lot in life. The little things right? Oh, and I also realized that this isn’t ideal oh about 95% of the time. Because who has all day to cook a meal that is gobbled up in less than 30 minute?
Regardless, if you have time or not. Make time–if you’re cleaning on a Saturday, work on making a loaf of bread. You’ll impress everyone who consumes it and you’ll be satisfied at the end of the day with the fruits of your labor.
Head on over to King Arthur Flour for this Italian Supermarket Bread recipe.
Now, for the giveaway: One lucky reader will be able to start making bread in the comforts of their own home thanks to King Arthur Flour!
- 1 product coupon to purchase a bag of King Arthur Flour at your grocery store
- Italian Loaf Pan
- King Arthur Bowl & Dough Scraper
- SAF Red Instant Yeast – 16 oz.
Please wait for the rafflecopter widget to load. If it does not load please click on the link below. Giveaway ends on 4/15 at 12:00pm. Open to US residents ages 18 and up. One winner will be chosen at random.
Dislaimer: I received one giveaway package from King Arthur Flour. I was not compensated nor required to use one of their recipes. As always all opinions are my own.
Margot C
I would make a New Orleans French Loaf for Po-Boys – which requires that very pan, which I could really make use of (I promise!)
D Schmidt
I think I would bake Irish Soda Bread first.
Michelle
I’d love to make some ciabatta for my hubs! 🙂
Brittney
Sourdough!
Jessica
What an awesome giveaway!
Craig
I’d make an Italian country bread & use it to sop up some really good EVOO.
Melanie
I would love to try and make some baguettes!
Meagan
mmm rye! I’ve been dying to try it! thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Laurie
I’d love to try making brioche. My hubby has been begging me to make bread, but I’m scared of ruining it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Kathy S
I would make raisin bread.
JulieCC
I’ve been wanting one of those pans for a long time. Yahoo!
angel
Italian Bread !! I am making this recipe this weekend,I have been wanting to make my own bread ,I always have to run out to the store for the bread,love this recipe !!
Andrea
Made english muffins, sourdough (love the KAF starter) and rye bread this weekend. Maybe it’s time for baguette! Mused to have one of those pans! What the heck happened to it? Could really use another one!
Jenny
I’d try the french baguette!
Breean Greene
I love making homemade bread! Everytime, I am reminded of my great grandmother and the wonderful smell of fresh bread in her house.
Katie W
I love baking bread! I’ve been wanting an Italian loaf pan for a awhile now.
Allison@KingArthurFlour
Great looking bread! Glad we could help you along. 😉
Katie
Thanks for helping me spread the King Arthur Flour love!
Laura C.
Love yeast rolls! Would probably make these first 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny
I love King Arthur flour, it is a staple in my kitchen! Your bread looks flawless.
Katie
ha ha Brandy your too darn nice!
Terri/LoveandConfections
I would make a nice crusty Italian Bread. We can totally fix the flat bread problem!
Katie
Thanks–I’m gonna give it a third try proofing with half the time. I think my oven just speeds up the process!
Terri/LoveandConfections
google windowpane test for dough… if it tears, its not ready, if it doesn’t, then it is mixed enough. Also make sure when you form it, the skin is tight enough.
Katie
Great to know–thanks Terri!