SIMPLY DELICIOUS ITALIAN BREAD
It's always a joy to watch people's faces when I present them with homemade bread. This recipe makes two loaves-one for you to enjoy and one to share with others.-Nicole Gillenardo, St. Peters, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough 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 top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 8-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under., Grease a baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves seam side down on prepared pan. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack; spread with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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