Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone
Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone deliver a shatteringly crisp, egg-washed crust with a tender, airy crumb and subtle sweetness from brown sugar. The preheated stone helps develop excellent oven spring and a bakery-style finish, ideal for serving with pasta dinners, soups, or for hearty sandwiches. Enjoy warm slices with olive oil or butter to highlight the bread’s gentle chew and golden exterior.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil, and yeast to the bread machine pan in the order the manufacturer suggests. Choose the dough cycle and press Start.
- 2
Put a pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Make sure the oven heats for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- 3
Punch down the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into 2 loaves. Set the loaves seam-side down on a cutting board well coated with cornmeal. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
- 4
Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until blended. Brush the risen loaves with the egg wash. Using a sharp knife, make one long, quick slash down the center of the loaves. Gently shake the cutting board to ensure the loaves aren’t sticking; if they are, loosen with a spatula or pastry knife. Slide the loaves onto the hot pizza stone in one swift but careful motion.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 94.12 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 2.6 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 17.21 g 6%
- Total Fat 1.32 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 12.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.16 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 2.49 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 13.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 3.19 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone is made with 8 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Brown Sugar, Cornmeal, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 94.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Brown Sugar, Cornmeal, Eggs, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 94.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone healthy?
- Crusty Italian Loaves Baked on a Pizza Stone has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 94.12 calories and 2.6 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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