Crusty Italian Bread Recipe. 1 package of active dry yeast ( 2 and 1/4 teaspoons) 1/4 cup of warm water (very warm but not ...

Bread is best when it's fresh, but here's what to do with leftover bread that's getting crusty. Don't throw it out! You can make French bread, bread pudding, soup, and more.

1. In a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients, sprinkle the yeast over the water; set aside for 10 minutes. 2. Stir in the milk, oil, rosemary, and kosher salt.

Italian Bread. A crusty loaf of Italian bread will be hearty enough to stand up to any stuffing recipe. It's a great option for mixing with cornbread to bring even more texture to the dish.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook sausage in skillet, breaking it up until browned. Drain fat and remove sausage from pan. To the same pan add olive oil, onion and garlic, and cook until onion is ...

Add the baked crusty bread and cook for another 5 minutes. Check for seasoning, and top with freshly torn basil and cheese. Recipe reprinted with permission courtesy of Michele Figliuolo.