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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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My husband game me a bread machine for Christmas the year we were married, and I use it about once a week, notes Janet Vink from Geneseo, Illinois. We like slices of this bread with a spaghetti dinner and often use the leftovers for French toast. Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups water (70° to 80°) |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached bread flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast |
1 tablespoon cornmeal |
glaze: |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon water |
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, optional |
Directions:
1. In bread machine pan, place the first five ingredients in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal.
3. Sprinkle a greased baking sheet with cornmeal; place loaves seam side down on prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.
4. Whisk egg and water; brush over loaves. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
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