How to Make Perfect "Italian Bread"

“Italian Bread”.

“Italian Bread” You can have “Italian Bread” using 8 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of “Italian Bread”

  1. Prepare 2 1/2 cup of very warm water.
  2. It’s 2 of env. active dry yeast.
  3. Prepare 2 tsp of salt.
  4. Prepare 1/4 cup of sugar.
  5. You need 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  6. Prepare 7 cup of all-purpose flour.
  7. Prepare 1 of egg whites.
  8. Prepare 1 tbsp of cold water.

“Italian Bread” instructions

  1. Heat 2 -1/2 c. Water until very warm about 110-115° .Dissolve yeast in very warm water in large bowl..
  2. Add salt, sugar & oil; stir very well. Add flour mix well. Shape dough into a ball & place in a well greased bowl. Turning to coat top. Cover & let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Or until doubled..
  3. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Shape into loaves. Place crosswise in a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. ( I used parchment paper) ..
  4. Cover & let rise 30 min. Make 4 digonal slices in top loafs. Bake 400° for 25 to 30 min..
  5. Combine egg-white & 1 TBSP. Water in small bowl. Whisk well & brush on top of loaves. Bake 5 more min. Makes 3 loaves..

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