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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 215 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Fresh herbs infuse this hearty italian loaf! Prep time includes rising time. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon dry yeast |
2 cups water |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 tablespoon sea salt |
2 tablespoons fresh basil |
2 tablespoons fresh oregano |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 teaspoon onion powder |
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese |
6 cups all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Mix yeast, warm water and sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
2. Stir in olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese and 3 cups flour into the yeast mixture.
3. Gradually mix in next three cups of flour. (Dough will be stiff). Knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Place in an oiled bowl, turning to cover sides with oil. Cover with a damp linen towel, or plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour, or until dough has doubled.
5. Punch down to release all the air. Shape into two loaves. Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet, or into two 9x5 inch, greased pans.
6. Allow to rise for 1/2 hour again, until doubled in a warm place.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
8. Remove loaves from pans and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes, before slicing.
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