Quick Italian Bread Recipe

Wow your friends with this incredibly easy and impressive Italian bread! Perfect alongside a fresh salad for lunch or a comforting bowl of soup, this recipe (originally from the 'Best of Bridge') is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for compliments and requests for this simple yet elegant bread – it's quicker than you think!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 184.1 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Italian Bread

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How to Make Quick Italian Bread

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of milk. Beat until smooth. The mixture will be sticky.
  3. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and knead gently 10 times, adding a tablespoon or two of flour if needed to prevent sticking.
  4. Butter an 8 or 9-inch pie pan and your hands.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pie pan.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 large egg.
  7. Spread the cheese and egg mixture evenly over the dough.
  8. Top with the sautéed onion and butter mixture, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds.
  9. Bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 17-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Watch closely towards the end of baking.
  10. Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

32g

Carbs

3g