Basic Italian Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cup water lukewarm
1/3 cup cake yeast
5 3/4 cup bread flour
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp salt
1 egg white lightly beaten
2 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions:

Place the water and yeast in an electric mixer bowl and allow the yeast to bloom for about 5 minutes.
Using a dough hook attachment, add the flour and sugar to the water and mix on low speed until a dough starts to form.
Drizzle the oil and salt into the dough and beat on medium speed for 8 - 10 minutes, or until a smooth, firm, elastic dough is formed.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and spray the dough with a thin coating of cooking spray. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to proof in a warm, draft-free place for 11/2 hours or until doubled in size.
Remove the plastic wrap, punch down and flatten the rounded dough with the heel of your hand. Roll the dough up tightly, sealing the seam well after each roll. The dough should be elongated and oval-shaped, with tapered and rounded ends.
Preheat the oven lined with a pizza stone to 425 degrees F. Alternately, an inverted baing sheet may be used in place of a pizza stone.
Place the dough on a baker's peel heavily dusted with semolina flour, or cornmeal, or alternately on an inverted baking sheet. Allow the dough to proof, loosely covered with a damp towel, for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Brush the dough with the egg white and sprinkle the seseme seeds over the top. Using a razor blade or sharp knife, score 3 (1/4 inch deep) slashes across the top of the dough at a 45 degree angle.
Spray the dough generously with water from a water bottle and place in the oven on the baking stone. Immediately close the oven and bake for 3 minutes. Open the door and spray the dough again with the water bottle. Close the oven door and bake for an additional 3 minutes before spraying the dough for a third time (the spraying of the dough with ensure a crisp golden brown crust).
Bake the dough for 45 minutes, or until a hollow thud is heard when the bread is whacked with the bowl of a wooden spoon.
Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3552.7 Kcal (14874 kJ)
Calories from fat	601.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	66.85g	103%
Cholesterol	51.53mg	17%
Sodium	7351.28mg	306%
Potassium	1026.96mg	22%
Total Carbs	628.76g	210%
Sugars	34.63g	139%
Dietary Fiber	19.48g	78%
Protein	106.08g	212%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Iron	34.3mg	191%
Calcium	362.9mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	364.74 Kcal (1527 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.86g	103%
Cholesterol	5.29mg	17%
Sodium	754.72mg	306%
Potassium	105.43mg	22%
Total Carbs	64.55g	210%
Sugars	3.56g	139%
Dietary Fiber	2g	78%
Protein	10.89g	212%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	3%
Iron	3.5mg	191%
Calcium	37.3mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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