Friday, January 8, 2010

Jen's Soft Italian Bread Dough


Matthew won't eat Mac and Cheese. He won't eat Spaghetti-O's. He doesn't even like pizza. BUT, he will eat pizza if I make the dough using this recipe. I call it "Jen's Bread Pizza." (You can also use it to make breadsticks.) Jen found this recipe on "Taste of Home." See bottom for credits.
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Jen's Soft Italian Bread Dough
1 cup water (70 to 80 degrees)
3 Tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Topping (if making Breadsticks)
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions:
1. Put water, butter, salt, flour, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and yeast in the bread machine pan.
2. Select the dough setting (after a few minutes, check your dough. Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of water or flour if needed to get the right consistency).
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For Pizza:
Once the dough cycle is complete, roll the dough onto a cookie sheet (cut in half if desired) and add pizza sauce and toppings. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
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For Breadsticks:
1. Roll on a floured surface. Cut in half. Then cut each portion into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 4 to 6 inch rope. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 20 minutes).
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Immediately brush with butter and sprinkle on the parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
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"Soft Italian Breadsticks." Christy Eichelberger. Taste of Home. http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Soft-Italian-Breadsticks.

2 comments:

Wendy said...

Matthew, you have discriminating taste and you are spot on. This is delicious!

Debbie said...

Mmmmmmmm.....