Italian Bread

Prepared Food AddinsGrainAllergen: WheatAllergen: GlutenMildYeastyToastySlightly SweetSoftCrusty

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 270
Protein (g): 9
Fat (g): 3.2
Carbs (g): 49.5
Fiber (g): 2.7
Sodium (mg): 560

Values vary by recipe and hydration; refined wheat loaves typically include salt and small amounts of sugar or fat.

Storage

Room temp: up to 2 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 60 days

Italian bread is a yeast-leavened white wheat loaf with a thin, golden crust and a tender, airy crumb. It tastes mildly yeasty and slightly sweet, with a crust that toasts well and a soft interior that absorbs sauces. Bakers shape it as long loaves, batards, or rolls, making it a versatile base for sandwiches, garlic bread, and bruschetta.

Italian bread developed from everyday pane comune styles in Italy and spread widely through Italian diaspora bakeries in North America. Regional forms like filone and pagnotta inform its shape and crumb, while modern commercial versions rely on refined wheat flour and commercial yeast.