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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This recipe yields two mini-loaves. Serve one tonight, and store the second loaf in a zip-top plastic bag for later use. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided |
1 1/2 teaspoons rapid-rise yeast |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup hot water (120° to 130°) |
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream |
1 teaspoon white vinegar |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
vegetable cooking spray |
1 egg white |
1 tablespoon water |
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Combine 1/2 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring well. Gradually add water, sour cream, and vinegar to flour mixture, beating well at low speed of an electric mixer until blended. Beat an additional 2 minutes at medium speed. Gradually stir in enough of the remaining 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour to make a soft dough.
2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour evenly over work surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes). Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Punch dough down, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Divide dough in half. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 4- x 5-inch rectangle. Roll up dough, starting at long side, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch ends to seal. Place dough, seam side down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
4. Gently make 3 or 4 slits, about 1/4-inch deep, diagonally across each loaf, using a sharp knife coated with cooking spray. Combine egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush loaves with egg white mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until loaves are golden and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from baking sheet, and let cool on a wire rack.
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