Italian bread

American  

noun

1. a crusty, yeast-raised bread made without shortening and unsweetened, usually baked in long, thick loaves with tapered ends.

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Example Sentences

Lacking panko in my pantry, I sliced some stale Italian bread into cubes and tossed them into a food processor.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

Or, spread the dip over toasted Italian bread slices and top with slices of roast beef or turkey.

From Washington Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Grilled Stone Fruit Panzanella Salad Serves 4 Stone fruits, such as apricots and nectarines, are so abundant and juicy during Northwest summers, they’re perfect for this Italian bread salad.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

He said he ate at Subway at least five times a week and that his favorite sandwich was tuna salad on Italian bread.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

So the next day, Sunday, I asked Mom for her help, and we made a spinach lasagna and put the ingredients for a spicy Italian bread into the bread machine.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings