Italian Bread
Ingredients
25.4 oz bread our
(approx. 4
3
/4 cups plus
3 tablespoons)
6 oz extra fancy (ne grain)
semolina our (approx.
1 cup)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound lukewarm water
approx. 2 cups))
1
/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Untoasted sesame seeds
Baking Time:
70 minutes (medium browning)
Preparation Time:
2 hours
Yields: 2 Loaves
Directions:
1. Mix the bread our, semolina our, sugar, yeast and salt together in the bowl
of a stand mixer. Make sure yeast and salt do not come into direct contact.
With a paddle attachment, slowly add the wet ingredients until combined.
2. Switch to a dough hook and knead for about 10 minutes.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly oured work surface. Shape the dough into a
ball, cover with plastic wrap and proof for 1
1
/2 hours.
4. Divide the dough into equal two pieces.
5. Shape into two loafs that are about a 14" long by 2" wide and taper at
both ends. Place dough on perforated baking tray and cover with plastic
wrap. Proof for another 20 minutes.
6. Score dough 3 times, lightly brush with water and sprinkle with sesame
seeds immediately.
7. Place in oven and select the MasterChef Plus program for Italian Bread.
8. Follow the directions on the display.
Gourmet Center ➝
MasterChef Plus ➝
Bread ➝ Italian Bread
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