Brenda's Italian Bread
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Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 13 ingredients
- (120 to 130 degrees)
- 1 tb Salt
- 1 3/4 c Very warm tap water
- 1 tb Butter or margerine
- 1 Egg white
- Cornmeal
- Cut
- Sugar
- 5 1/2 c Unsifted flour
- 2 Pkgs active dry yeast
- Corn or other vegetable oil
- 1 tb Cold water
- 1 tb Sugat
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Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
- Blending hot liquid. Let it cool a little first, fill the blender no more than a third, and hold the lid down with a folded towel. Start on the lowest speed. A stick blender in the pan is safer.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- With the metal blade in place, add 3 cups flour, salt, sugar, butter and yeast to bowl of processor. Turn machine on and off rapidly 2 or 3 times or until butter is thoroughly cut into dry ingredients. Add half the water and turn processor on and off 4 times. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and remaining water. Repeat on/off turns 4 times, then let processor run until a ball of dough formson the blades. If the dough is too sticky (wet), add remaining flour a few tablespoons at a time. When correct consistency, let processor run 40 to 60 seconds to knead dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead several times to form a smooth ball. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rest 20 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into an oblong 15 x 10 inches. Beginning at wide side, roll tightly Pinch seam to seal and taper ends by rolling gently back and forth. Place on greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. Brush dough with corn oil. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator. Uncover dough carefully and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Make 3 ro 4 cuts on top of each loaf with edge of metal blade or sharp knife. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with egg white beaten with cold water. Return to oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Baking tray
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Mixing bowl
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Food processor
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Chef's knife
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Pastry brush