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Johnny Carino's Bread Recipe

The Easy to Make Johnny Carino’s Bread Recipe - It's Irresistible!

The Johnny Carino’s Bread Recipe delivers bakery-style flavor with a crunchy crust and tender crumb—perfect with an herb oil dip. A must-try for Italian bread lovers!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups 00 flour
  • ¾ cup honey
  • ½ tbsp yeast
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cup milk low fat
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup butter melted for brushing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing
  • Baking sheet or bread pans
  • Pastry brush (for melted butter)
  • Clean kitchen towel for dough resting

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 00 flour and active yeast. Stir to distribute evenly.
  2. Add honey and kosher salt to the flour mixture.
  3. Use your fingers to work the unsalted butter into the dough until it crumbles evenly.
  4. Mix in eggs, olive oil, milk, and water. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  6. Knead the dough gently for about 5 minutes.
  7. Shape the dough into breadstick or small loaf shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.
  10. Bake an additional 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  11. Serve warm with an herbed olive oil dip: mix olive oil, parmesan, rosemary, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and roasted garlic.

Notes

  • Check yeast freshness by testing with warm water and honey first—look for bubbles.
  • Don't over-knead the dough—this bread stays light with minimal kneading.
  • Let the dough rest if it feels too sticky before shaping.
  • Brush with melted butter after baking for that signature Carino’s finish.
  • Serve with dip immediately while bread is warm for best flavor!