Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf
Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf bakes up with a thin, crackly crust and a tender, airy crumb that’s softly chewy inside. The simple dough lets the wheat flavor shine, with balanced salt and a clean finish that pairs beautifully with olive oil or soups. Serve warm for dinner, share at gatherings, or slice for hearty sandwiches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 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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- 68
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Add the sugar and yeast to the warm water and let them proof.
- 3
Stir in 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 4
Beat in the salt, then add enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until the dough is soft and smooth. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
- 5
When doubled, punch the dough down and divide it into three. Return the pieces to the bowl, cover, and let them rise again.
- 6
When doubled, punch down and shape into three fat footballs. Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle them with cornmeal. Set the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let it rise.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 8
Mist the loaves with water and place them in the preheated oven.
- 9
Bake until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 25 to 30 minutes. Mist the loaves with water and turn them occasionally while they bake.
- Calories 131.53 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.53 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 20.8 g 8%
- Total Fat 3.73 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 10.53 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.27 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 2.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.43 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Cooking Spray, and Salt. Each serving provides about 131.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Cooking Spray, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 131.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf healthy?
- Mama D's Classic Italian Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 131.53 calories and 2.53 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains 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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