Comments on: Homemade Italian Bread https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/ Quick & Easy Recipes for the Entire Family Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:54:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Melissa Griffiths https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-5/#comment-106905 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:54:52 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-106905 In reply to Tim.

Yay! I’m so glad you love it too Tim, it’s a favorite in our house too!

]]> By: Tim https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-5/#comment-106738 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:51:44 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-106738 5 stars
I’ve made this several times now and it is always my go to for Italian bread. Thanks for the great recipe

]]> By: Melissa https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-5/#comment-95637 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:58:09 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-95637 In reply to Rick.

Did you use bread flour instead of all purpose?

]]> By: Rick https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-5/#comment-95629 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:01:55 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-95629 3 stars
Not sure what I did wrong! I followed the directions to the letter. I used my KitchenAid mixer, and everything exactly. The dough never really setup? It was wet and sticky. I was unable to “form” a torpedo, and instead it was a wet long mess.

What did I do wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

]]> By: Melissa https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-4/#comment-93428 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 01:39:25 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-93428 In reply to Mary Jane Rogers.

It will work fine.

]]> By: Mary Jane Rogers https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-4/#comment-93384 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:57:31 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-93384 Do I have to use instant yeast?I have a larger container of regular yeast. Can that be used?

]]> By: Dohn https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-4/#comment-85520 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:50:25 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-85520 5 stars
I have been making this bread for over a year and had great success. Depending on the weather and temperature I find an additional
50 – 60 grams are needed. Watch the side of the mixing bowl, when it pulls away it’s done.
Great Recipe.

]]> By: Melissa https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-4/#comment-84970 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:21:01 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-84970 In reply to Sara VanDusen.

I might move it to the fridge after that first 24 hours but it shouldn’t hurt it.

]]> By: Sara VanDusen https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-4/#comment-84942 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:38:08 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-84942 Can I let the sponge rise for longer then 24 hours?

]]> By: Melissa https://www.blessthismessplease.com/rustic-italian-bread/comment-page-4/#comment-82206 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:13:32 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/08/rustic-italian-bread.html#comment-82206 In reply to Stephanie.

No different loaf shape and the inside is less airy but the taste is similar.

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