6″ House-made Bread Recipe
OPTIONS | Grilled Chicken | Sausage & Peppers | Meatball Parmigiana | Chicken Parmigiana | Eggplant Parmigiana | ADD FRIES OR SALAD 5.5
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Ingredients
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Bread
Fillings (Optional)
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down, then shape it into a 6-inch round loaf.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Bake the Bread
Bake the dough in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- 10
Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Filling Preparation
- 11
Prepare Fillings (Optional)
If using grilled chicken, sausage, or eggplant, cook them as preferred (grilling, sautéing, or baking) and set aside.
- 12
Assemble the Sandwich
Once the bread is cooled and sliced, layer your choice of fillings, including marinara sauce and cheese, onto the bread.
- 13
Serve
Optionally, serve with a side of fries or salad.