Homemade Italian Bread May 3, 2024 0:57:29 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by PrisonerOfHope on May 3, 2024 0:57:29 GMT -5 Save Money! Homemade Italian BreadItalian BreadINGREDIENTS:* 2 & 1/2 cups of Bread Flour (King Arthur Recommended)* 1 tsp. of salt* 2 tbsp. of olive oil* 1 cup of lukewarm water* 1 tbsp. of dried yeast* 1 eggINSTRUCTIONS:1. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of lukewarm water.2. In a large bowl, add flour and salt (mix well).3. Add water with yeast into flour (mix well).4. Slowly pour 3/4 cup of water into flour (mix well).5. Remove dough from bowl and place on a surface dusted with flour.6. Knead dough for 3-5 minutes.7. Roll dough into a ball and them place in a bowl dusted with flour, cover., and let rise for one hour.8. Remove dough from bowl, cut in half and then roll into loaves. 9. Line a tray with parchment paper and the sprinkle semolina on it.10. Place loaves on the tray and let rise for 30-45 minutes.11. Once dough is risen, cut slats across the loaves and them brush a beaten egg across the loaves. (Sesame seeds optional).12. Preheat oven to 410 degrees and then bake for 25-30 minutes.link