Directions: |
Directions:1. Grease two 8x4 inch or 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large mixer bowl combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast; blend well. In a small sauce pan , heat water and oil until very warm (120º to 130º).
3. (The water must be EXACTLY the right temperature so test with a candy thermometer. This is the secret to perfect bread.)
4. Add warm liquid to flour mixture. Blend at low speed in Kitchen Aid mixer until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in additional 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl. Or mix by hand. On floured surface, knead dough about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic with blisters under the surface. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap or wax paper. Let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, about 45 min to 1 hr.
5. Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles. Divide dough into 2 parts; mold into balls. Allow to rest on counter, covered with inverted bowl for 15 minutes. Shape into two loaves as follows: remove air pockets by working dough with hands or rolling into two 14x7 inch rectangles. Starting from shorter side, roll up, pinch edges firmly to seal. Place seam side down into prepared pan. Brush with olive oil. Cover and let rise in warm place until dough fills pans and tops of loaves are about 1 inch above pan edges, about 1 hour.
6. Bake at 375º for 45 to 55 minutes until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans immediately and cool on racks. Brush with olive oil or melted butter. |
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