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The Very Best Italian Bread! Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. light brown sugar
11/3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp.cornmeal
Directions:
Directions:
Combine flour, brown sugar and salt, set aside. Mix yeast with warm water let rest until foamy. Add water/yeast mixture to flour mixture adding flour if necessary. Place in the oven and let rise until doubled in size. Punch down dough and let rest for 5 minutes. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, form dough into two loaves. Place the loaves seam side down on a cutting board generously sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise, until doubled in volume about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water, brush the risen loaves with egg mixture. Make a single long, quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife. Gently shake the cutting board to make sure that the loaves are not sticking. If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen. Slide the loaves onto a baking sheet with one quick but careful motion. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
You can't beat a good Italian bread!

 

 

 

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