I love to add garlic ( I usually use chopped or minced though)!!
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                              Italian Bread
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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads-Bread Machine             Bread Recipes-Italian
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 1 C. water 
2 Tbs. olive oil ( the original called for 4 Tbs. of extra-light olive
oil: I use only 2 of whatever kind I have, and it's always come out
perfect, but it's your call ) 
3 C. bread flour 
2 Tbs. sugar 
1 Tsp. salt 
2 tsp. active dry or 1 3/4 tsp. instant yeast
For "instant" garlic bread, you can add 1/2 to 1 Tsp. garlic powder, (or
the same amount of garlic paste, if you have any) and a Tsp.or so of dried
parsley ( go easy- unless it's St. Patrick's Day!) Bake on French bread
cycle, medium , for an authentic style crisp crust.
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