ITALIAN BREAD IN BREAD MACHINE RECIPE - (4/5)

Italian Bread in Bread Machine Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by JanetGomez

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 1/3 cups warm water (110F/45C)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 (.25oz) package active dry yeast
1 egg
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp cornmeal

Steps:

Place flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into two loaves. Place the loaves seam side down on a cutting board generously sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise, until doubled in volume about 40 mins. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375F. In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tbsp water. Brush the risen loaves with egg mixture. Make a single long, quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife. Gently shake the cutting board to make sure that the loaves are not sticking. If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen. Slide the loaves onto a baking sheet with one quick but careful motion. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 mins, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.