Gondola Bread Recipes

AVANTI'S SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit, undisturbed for about 10 minutes. You should see little bubbles appear. This tells you that the yeast is active.
• In a large bowl, mix oil, eggs, salt, sugar and water and yeast mixture together till blended.
• Add flour one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Knead till smooth and elastic.
• Let rise till doubled, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• repeat the kneading and rising.
• Punch down.
• Cut dough into 2 pieces.
• Let rise, covered for 10 minutes.
• Shape into 2 oblong loaves, about 14 inches long.
• Place on greased cookie sheets.
• Cover: let rise again, about 50-60 minutes.
• Cut slash down middle of bread or 3 slashes diagonally on top.
• Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

GONDOLA BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat water for 1 minute on HIGH in the microwave.
• 2. Put the ingredients in the order listed above in the pan of the bread machine. Put on dough setting. Check the dough after a few minutes. If it's too wet, add a little flour. If it's too dry, add a little water.
• 3. After the dough cycle is finished, put the dough on a floured surface and shape into 2 loaves. Set the loaves on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or greased. Let rise for at least 1 hour. Bake at 350º for 8-12 minutes or until done.