ITALIAN BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

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I love this recipe because it is very quick and easy. The ingredients for this recipe are always in most peoples houses. I've been known to whip up a loaf in the morning when I realized I was out of bread for school lunches. I don't always use the egg white in the recipe unless you want a crispy crust. Most times I just brush on butter after if comes out of the oven. This recipe is tried and true and loved by all in my circle of family and friends; enjoy. Notes: Easy and with no milk. I have also added Parmesan, thyme, garlic after the flour and salt just to give it an added flavor change every now and then. Serving Ideas: Wonderful w/ pastas or stews.

Provided by Biffy 62

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water, warmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 whole egg white
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • Add into bread machine container, warmed water, olive oil, sugar, yeast. Let yeast foam a bit.
  • Dump in flour (start with 2 1/2 cups); add salt on top of flour.
  • Turn on bread machine to dough setting. Watch for the first bit and add flour as needed to get a good dough. (elastic and not sticky).
  • Get cookie sheet ready by lightly oiling with olive oil and sprinkle on cornmeal.
  • Form dough into loaf and set on cookie sheet with tea towel to cover until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 375*F.
  • Cut slits diagonally in loaf with sharp knife. Brush with egg white.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and when you knock the bottom of bread it sounds hollow.

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