Italian bread

n.
An oval or oblong loaf of bread with a crisp crust.

Almost identical to french bread, with the exception of its shape, which is shorter and plumper than the French baguette. The top of Italian bread is sometimes sprinkled with sesame seed.

Quantity	Energy (calories)	Carbs (grams)	Protein (grams)	Cholesterol (milligrams)	Weight (grams)	Fat (grams)	Saturated Fat (grams)
1 loaf	1255	256	41	0	454	4	0.6
1 slice	85	17	3	0	30	0	0

Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: unsweetened yeast-raised bread made without shortening and baked in long thick loaves with tapered ends

---