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Muffulatta Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
1½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons lard*
sesame seeds
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil



For the Egg Wash:

1 egg
2 tablespoons cold water
Directions:
Directions:
Combine the water, yeast and sugar, stir well and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the flours, salt, and lard in a bowl and work in the fat with your hands until broken up into very small pieces. When the yeast is foamy, fit a mixer with a dough hook attachment and gradually add the flour on low speed until its all incorporated. Scrape the sides down between additions. When the dough comes together, turn it onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 5-10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary. Coat a large bowl with the olive oil, then put the dough in, turning once to coat both sides. Cover loosely with a clean dry towel, or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1½ hours. Punch the dough down and shape into a flat round about 9 inches across (it will expand to about 10″.) Place the dough on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds, about 2-3 Tbsp should do it, then press them lightly into the dough. Loosely cover the loaf and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. When the dough has risen, remove the cover, gently brush with the egg wash then gently place into a preheated 425º F oven for 10 minutes. Turn the heat down to 375° F for an additional 25 minutes or until it’s golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
*Or vegetable shortening

 

 

 

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