How to make soft italian bread?
Make a loaf of italian bread, but do not add the steam (that is what gives it a hard crust). When you take the bread out of the oven, either butter it well, or lay a towel overtop to capture the heat and turn the crust soft. To keep the bread soft, do not refrigerate, but store in a paper bag on the counter. Yes, a paper bag, not a plastic one.