Low Fat Bread Machine Italian Bread

Discover the art of homemade baking with this deliciously simple Low Fat Bread Machine Italian Bread recipe, perfect for those seeking a healthy twist on a classic loaf. Made with wholesome ingredients like olive oil and bread flour, this flavorful bread boasts a wonderfully light texture and authentic Italian taste, all while being low in fat. The bread machine does all the work for you—from mixing and kneading to rising and baking—making this recipe ideal for busy bakers or beginners. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a golden, airy loaf ready in about 3 hours, it’s the perfect addition to any meal or an irresistible snack on its own. Serve it warm with your favorite soups, pastas, or olive oil dip for a truly authentic Italian dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3.5 cups Bread flour
• 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Start by ensuring all your ingredients are measured and prepared. The water should be warm but not too hot (approximately 110°F or 45°C).

Step 2

In the bread machine’s pan, add the ingredients in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer. Typically, add wet ingredients first—water and olive oil.

Step 3

Next, add sugar and salt evenly over the wet ingredients.

Step 4

Pour the bread flour on top of the wet ingredients, fully covering the liquid. Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast. Be careful not to let the yeast touch the liquid immediately.

Step 5

Place the pan into the bread machine and close the lid securely.

Step 6

Select the Basic or French bread cycle (depending on your machine) and set the crust color to light or medium, as preferred.

Step 7

Press start and allow the bread machine to mix, knead, rise, and bake your Italian bread. This process usually takes about 3 hours depending on your machine.

Step 8

Once the bread is baked, carefully remove the pan using oven mitts. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack.

Step 9

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to ensure the texture is perfect. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(786.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1850.9

Total Fat 27.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3552.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 67.8mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 564.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.5%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 74.7%