Low Fat Italian Style Bread Recipe

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Low Fat Italian Style Bread
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
237
Calories
Total time
100
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • cooking spray

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water (100-115 degrees). Allow to proof for 5 minutes. The mixture should be bubbly and foamy looking.
  2. After 5 minutes, add 5-1/2 cups of the flour to the bowl along with the salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
  4. OR: Do this in an electric mixer (such as a Kitchen Aid)and use a dough hook to knead the dough. (much easier!).
  5. Place dough in a large bowl that has been coated with cooking spray.
  6. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  7. When doubled, punch dough down and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Divide in half and shape each half into a 12 inch loaf.
  9. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray and sprinkle each with 1 Tablespoon of the cornmeal.
  10. Place loaves on baking sheets.
  11. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
  12. Uncover and brush each loaf with cold water. Make 5 diagonal slashes (1/4 deep) across the top of each loaf using a very sharp knife.
  13. Place baking sheets in a cold oven and turn oven to 400 degrees.
  14. Bake for 40 minutes or until loaves are browned on the bottom and sound hollow when tapped.
  15. Cool on wire racks.
  16. Note: I use instant yeast which doesn't require proofing. Just mix yeast in with flour, sugar and salt. Add warm water (115-120 degrees) and continue with mixing and kneading.
  17. You can also make bread sticks out of this dough. Shape each half of dough into 12 sticks. Cover and let rise for 15-20 minutes - then bake for about 20 minutes until brown. These are good brushed with garlic butter (makes them not so lowfat).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 237.14 Kcal (993 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.74g 1%
Sodium 390.51mg 16%
Potassium 77.78mg 2%
Total Carbs 49.45g 16%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.17g 9%
Protein 6.65g 13%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 14.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.25 Kcal (918 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.68g 1%
Sodium 361.06mg 16%
Potassium 71.92mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.72g 16%
Sugars 0.62g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Protein 6.15g 13%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 13.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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