{"product_id":"only-4-99-italian-country-bread-mix-copy","title":"Only $5.99! Italian Country Bread Mix to Make Crostini","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse these links to make more:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/italian-country-bread-machine-mix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanzanella Bread Salads and Other Bread Salads\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/italian-country-bread-machine-mix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCroutons for Soups and Salads\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/italian-country-bread-machine-mix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoasted Garlic Bread with \u003c\/em\u003eRoasted Garlic Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e****************************************************************************\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eToday, let's make Crostini\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the bread: The taste is country sour, not quite a sourdough but a distinctive country artisan bread flavor. It tastes like it came from a village in the mountains of Italy or Switzerland. It forms a distinctive backdrop to any sandwich you make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crumb that carries this country sour taste is moist, soft, and chewy. The crust is crisp and crackly, lighter than sourdough but distinctive and chewy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Make Crostini\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrostini is easy. It's simply Italian bread sliced a half-inch thick and toasted. It can be sweet or savory. Brush a little melted butter or olive oil on the bread before toasting to make it a little crispier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, it's toasted in the oven but you don't need to. Your toaster works just fine, get it well-done so it''s crispy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen let your imagination roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's crostini with fig jam--but you can use strawberry jam. The base is a spread of cream cheese or maybe thinnly sliced havarti.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/248106232_l_crostini_with_tomato_and_avocado_600x600.jpg?v=1768223355\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCroistini with avocado, tomato, arugala, a little blue cheese, and a spread of olive oil with a touch of garlic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/bananas_on_crostini_stock.jpg?v=1768223353\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrostini with peanut butter, bananas, and a drizzle of honey. Consider a sprinkle of cinnamon too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/260095907_l_cream_cheese_on_bananas_cropped_crostini.jpg?v=1768224557\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrostini with cream cheese and finely chopped chives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/93786293_l_1_crostini.jpg?v=1768223357\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn assortment of toppings. The toasted crostini was placed under the broiler for a few miinutes to minutes to soften the cheese.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/150752358_l_crostini_ham_and_cheese.jpg?v=1768226041\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHam and cheese on crostini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/157161295_l_crostini_mandarin_oranges_and_cream_cheese.jpg?v=1768226522\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMandarin oranges on cream cheese\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat others say:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a five-star bread, with 113 of 119 reviews. \"This bread is so good it's scary! Maybe it's perfect!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\"This bread is delicious! Rises well - crusty outside, chewy\/light inside.\"  \u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003eCris Parr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\". . .  this bread has to be my favorite. It is moist with a crunchy outside, and has the perfect chew. I can slice it thin, and it doesn’t fall apart. Plus, it takes like Heaven.\"  \u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003eLinda Christensen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\" . . . The flavor reminds us of the Italian bread we used to get at our local bakery every Sunday morning when we were kids! What a treat. Easy to make, easier to eat and enjoy.\"  \u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003eBenjamin Uticone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Questions About this Bread\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 140, 50);\"\u003eIs this a sourdough bread?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNot really. It's a European country sour—a little sour without being a full-blown sourdough. \u003cspan\u003eIt tastes slightly sourdough, not nearly like a full sourdough bread. but more character and taste than a grocery store loaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 140, 52);\"\u003eIs it crusty like a sourdough?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's more like a French \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/collections\/breads\"\u003ebread\u003c\/a\u003e—crusty on the outside but soft in the middle. It's more crackly than chewy. The interior is creamy and soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 143, 47);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a French bread and an Italian bread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Both French and Italian breads are broad in scope and can vary from region to region with overlap. Some Italian breads have herbs--this one doesn't.  Some Italian breads have traces of olive oil and milk.  This one has a touch of dairy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 143, 30);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my kids like it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Kids like white bread. This is white. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 124, 46);\"\u003eCan I make it round or long?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can make it any shape you want, even sandwich rolls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 140, 52);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the water temperature important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ideal temperature for yeast is 79 degrees. That's where yeast grows best. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 153, 47);\"\u003eIs it sweet at all?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eNot really, pleasant, but not sweet. Actually, it's a little sour.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 148, 50);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I need to add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Only water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(28, 155, 64);\"\u003eIt says \"no preservatives.\"\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eWe add nothing except a touch of dough enhancer to help the yeast grow.  Without preservatives, it won't last forever. If you're not going to use it in four or five days, freeze the extra.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDennis Weaver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"The Bread Has Risen!! There must be something special going on at Prepared Pantry by golly!! They are able to raise the dough and it tastes heavenly!! If that isn’t some sort of \u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003ea miracle,\u003c\/span\u003e I don’t know what is. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmost scary right?\"\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003erobert janyk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My Perfect Bread! I’ve tried many of the Prepared Pantry’s creations, but this bread has to be my favorite. It is moist with a crunchy outside and has the perfect chew. I can slice it thin and it doesn’t fall apart. Plus, it takes like Heaven.\" \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLinda Christensen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can load it into your bread machine and push a button. You can set your bread machine to the \"dough\" setting and bake the bread in a pan or on a baking sheet. Or, you can use your stand-type mixer. Easy. Authentic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Well, let's just say you won't find a better basic bread anywhere. I no longer purchase bread at the supermarket, especially when I can easily have something so much better. Highly recommended!\"  \u003c\/em\u003eLana Mountford\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003eItalian Country Bread is a soft artisan bread with an authentic chewy crust. It's made with a pre-ferment that gives it just a touch of country sour, the same pre-ferment used in ciabatta bread. It's reminiscent of French bread but with a softer, moister texture. It makes a unique sandwich bread, perfect for toasting or dipping in olive oil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Absolutely delicious. My boyfriend doesn't want store-bought anymore. Sold! We love it.\"  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003eLarissa Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYou'll love it too. Just try it.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Prepared Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50713940525331,"sku":"M104-1","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/39045909_l_fig_jam_on_crostini.jpg?v=1768224557","url":"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/only-4-99-italian-country-bread-mix-copy","provider":"The Prepared Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}