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Italian Bread

A crusty exterior and soft interior Italian Bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of bread flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar and
  • 2 tbsp olive oil and
  • 1 egg & tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in your mixing bowl
  2. Mix on low speed until dough becomes tacky and is pulled away from the sides
  3. Cover with a damp towel and place in a dark spot in your kitchen enabling it to rise
  4. After an hour, knead the dough for 5 – 10 minutes on a surface dusted with flour
  5. Repeat this process 2 more times, letting the bread rise for 30 minutes each time
  6. Beat in a small mixing bowl, the egg and 1 tbsp water
  7. Slit the top of the bread with a serrated knife and then brush the egg wash generously on the top of the bread
  8. Place in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes
  9. Serve and enjoy!