We live in Georgia, having moved from CT in June 2011. We have not been able to find the perfect italian bread anywhere near where we live. The bakeries around here are primarily in the grocery store. I tried this recipe and found I can make Italian bread. Its texture and taste are like New York bakery style bread. I also used this recipe to make NY style hardrolls with Poppy seeds. OH MAN!! Still miss our roots in CT but this receipe is like being home. Thanks Mama D... :)

We live in Georgia, having moved from CT in June 2011. We have not been able to find the perfect italian bread anywhere near where we live. The bakeries around here are primarily in the grocery store. I tried this recipe and found I can make Italian bread. Its texture and taste are like New York bakery style bread. I also used this recipe to make NY style hardrolls with Poppy seeds. OH MAN!! Still miss our roots in CT but this receipe is like being home. Thanks Mama D... :)

Loved this easy to make recipe. My son who is 12 loves to prepares these for parties.