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Sliced herbed tuscan bread next to a bread knife with a brown towel all on a wooden surface
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Tuscan Bread

Tuscan bread is perfect to go with any saucy meal. It's meant to accompany a dish, and this simple version makes it easy to have at home.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword bread, stand mixer
Dietary Needs Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 12 slices
Calories 158kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 4 cups bread flour

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the stand mixer bowl and attach the dough hook
  • Mix on 2 for 30 seconds-1 minutes, until it forms a dough
  • Grease a medium mixing bowl and move the dough into the bowl
  • Cover and let rise for 1 hour
  • Punch down the dough and form into the shape you want your loaf - round, oblong, or braided
  • Place on a lightly greased baking sheet
  • Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour
  • Preheat the oven to 375F
  • Use a sharp knife to make slashes in your bread in any pattern you wish
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown
  • Let the bread cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg