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  Bread Machine Italian Bread recipe. These easy step by step instructions show how to make crusty Italian bread in your machine.  prep time:  5   minutes cook time:  3   hours total time  3   hours   5   minutes serves  8 Ingredients ▢  3/4   cup   cold water ▢  2   cups   bread flour   I recommend King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill ▢  1   tablespoon   sugar ▢  1   teaspoon   salt ▢  1   tablespoon   olive oil ▢  1   teaspoon   active dry yeast Ingredients ▢  3/4   cup   cold water ▢  2   cups   bread flour   I recommend King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill ▢  1   tablespoon   sugar ▢  1   teaspoon   salt ▢  1   tablespoon   olive oil ▢  1   teaspoon   active dry yeast Instructions Place water, bread flour, sugar, salt, olive oil and active dry yeast in the...

  Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°), divided 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 quarts water 1/2 cup baking soda  Coarse Salt Directions In a bread machine pan, place 1 cup water and next 3 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a 20-in. rope; form into pretzel shape.  Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water and the baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzels into boiling water, 2 at a time; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Spritz or lightly brush with remaining 2 Tbsp. water. Sprinkle with salt. Drop in a fryer at 350 degrees for 30 seco...