italian bread
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Definition
Noun: 1. A type of unsweetened yeast bread: A bread made with yeast, without shortening (like butter or oil), characterized by its long, thick shape that tapers at the ends. It is known for its crisp crust and chewy interior.
Usage
This term refers specifically to the style of bread. It is typically used as a countable noun when referring to individual loaves and as an uncountable noun when referring to the bread as a food substance. * "Could you pick up a loaf of Italian bread for dinner?" * "I prefer Italian bread for making bruschetta because of its sturdy crust."
Examples
- The bakery on the corner sells the best Italian bread in the city.
- She used day-old Italian bread to make a delicious panzanella salad.
- For the sandwich, he chose Italian bread over a softer roll.
Advanced Usage
- "Crusty Italian bread": A common descriptor emphasizing the hard, crisp exterior of a properly baked loaf.
- Nothing is better than dipping crusty Italian bread into olive oil.
Variants and Related Words
- Ciabatta: A specific type of Italian bread with a porous, open crumb and a flour-dusted crust. It is a subtype of Italian bread.
- Focaccia: A flat, oven-baked Italian bread, often seasoned with olive oil, rosemary, or other toppings. It is a related but distinct type of bread.
- Baguette: While similar in shape, a French baguette is typically thinner and has different baking characteristics than traditional Italian bread.
Synonyms
- Loaf bread (general, but less specific)
- Crusty bread (descriptive, but not exclusively Italian)
Related Phrases
- "Breaking bread": While not specific to Italian bread, this idiom for sharing a meal often evokes the image of a communal loaf, which Italian bread can represent.
- It was a pleasure to break Italian bread with your family.
Noun
- unsweetened yeast-raised bread made without shortening and baked in long thick loaves with tapered ends