Italian Bread Ii Single Rising Recipes

ITALIAN BREAD II ( SINGLE RISING)

Steps:

• Combine yeast, sugar and 1 c.
• warm water in a large bowl.
• Stir until dissolved.
• Set aside in a warm place for 1/2 hr.
• When mixture starts to bubble slightly, add butter, salt and remaining 3/4 warm water.
• Add flour 1 c at a time, beating vigorously w/ a wooden spoon.
• Continue until dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
• Turn out unto a generously floured board.
• (Dough will be sticky) Gently fold in remaining flour, kneading until the dough begins to become smooth and elastic.
• Knead for 10 minutes.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Divide dough in two and roll each into a rectangle 12 x 8 inches.
• Roll up tightly lengthwise, pinching seams.
• Butter two baking sheet and sprinkle w/ cornmeal.
• Place loaves on sheets and let rise in a warm draft-free place until double (1-1 1/2 hrs) Preheat oven to 425F.
• Brush loaves w/ beaten egg while.
• Bake 40 minutes.

MOM'S ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow slashes across top of each loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

MAMA D'S ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• Add the sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
• Stir in 4 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Beat in the salt and then add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until as soft and smooth as a bambino's behind. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let double in size. (I put it in the oven with the light on - perfect rising temperature.)
• Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise.
• Once doubled again, punch down and form into three fat "footballs." Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle with corn meal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise.
• Once risen, mist with water and place in a preheated 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake. Bread is done when golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.