Living in Europe affords delicious bread everywhere we go. Here is one you can easily make at home. Great dipped in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and freshly grated black pepper.1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110-115 degrees)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about one hour.
Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Yield: 2 loaves.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about one hour.
Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Yield: 2 loaves.
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