Italian Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (1/4 oz) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 cups warm water
1 tbsp salt
6 -7 cups flour

Directions:

Preheat oven 375°F
Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of water; let stand for five minutes. Dissolve salt in 2 cups of water. Put 5 cups of flour in a large bowl, add liquids; mix well. Add remaining flour to make a workable dough. Knead on a lightly floured board for 10 minutes or until dough is smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise until it doubles in bulk.
Punch dough down and knead again for five minutes. Divide dough into two balls, return to greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled. Separate pieces of dough and roll each into an oblong shape.
Sprinkle cornmeal onto baking stone. Place the two loaves on the stone. Cover lightly and allow to rise until doubles. Brush tops with melted butter. Make one long slash about one inch deep and almost the entire length of each loaf.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until loaves are golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1040.62 Kcal (4357 kJ)
Calories from fat	303.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.7g	52%
Sodium	4781.58mg	199%
Potassium	363.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	163.42g	54%
Dietary Fiber	19.22g	77%
Protein	22.4g	45%
Iron	10.3mg	57%
Calcium	493.3mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.03 Kcal (1139 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.81g	52%
Sodium	1249.95mg	199%
Potassium	94.94mg	8%
Total Carbs	42.72g	54%
Dietary Fiber	5.02g	77%
Protein	5.85g	45%
Iron	2.7mg	57%
Calcium	129mg	49%

* 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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