easy italian bread

Bake two delicious loaves of crusty Italian bread with this easy to make recipe.

Easy Italian Bread

(2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

water

sugar

salt

bread flour

all-purpose flour

egg water

sesame seeds

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted...

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the sugar and salt. Add the bread flour and mix well for 2-3 minutes on medium speed.

Gradually blend in the all-purpose flour, about 1...

Gradually blend in the all-purpose flour, about 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms–you may not use all of the flour.

Turn onto a floured surface and knead until...

Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down and turn onto a floured surface.

Divide the dough in half and shape each...

Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a loaf, approximately 12 inches long. Place each loaf, seam side down, onto a lightly greased baking sheet.

Cover and let rise again until doubled in...

Cover and let rise again until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Using a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and...

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and water. Brush egg mixture over the loaves and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown....

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Easy Lievito Madre Bread

lievito madre (active) (100 g)

honey

all purpose flour or bread flour (300 g)

water (lukewarm) (155 ml)

In a stand mixer add the water, honey and lievito madre broken into pieces, mix to combine. Add the flour and knead one minute then add the salt and knead 5-6 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. ½ teaspoon honey

On a flat surface form the dough into a ball then place in a lightly oiled bowl turning the dough to lightly coat in the oil. Cover with plastic and let rise 8-10 hours or until doubled in volume.

Move the dough to a flat surface and fold one way then the other (like an envelope) then form in to a ball or a small loaf, place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, cover and let rise for approximately 4 hours.

Pre-heat oven to 480F / 250C. Place an empty pan at the bottom of the oven. When the oven has pre-heated add a cup of very hot water to the pan before placing the bread on the baking sheet in the oven on the middle rack.

Dust the top of the loaf with a little flour and score. Place in the oven and bake 10 minutes, lower the heat to 425F/220C and bake again for 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 400F/200C and bake again for 10 minutes, if the bread is not done (internal temperature 180 - 210F / 82-99C) then lower the heat to 350F/180C and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until done. Move immediately to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

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