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WEBJan 23, 2024 · Instructions. In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, sugar and warm water (about 110 ° F) Let stand 5 to 10 …

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1. In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, sugar and warm water. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until yeast is foamy.
2. Add 2 cups flour, olive oil and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon or with a dough hook on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand 10 minutes, adding just enough of the remaining flour until a soft, smooth and elastic dough forms; OR, increase dough hook speed to medium and knead dough in stand mixer 5 minutes, adding just enough of the remaining flour until a soft, smooth and elastic dough forms.
3. Shape dough into a ball; place in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, a silicone mat or lightly grease the surface with oil or cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, punch down dough, then carefully shape into a batard/torpedo about 12 inches long. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Cover with a tea towel and let rise another 20 to 30 minutes until puffy.

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Chewy Italian Bread with a Perfectly Crisp Crust

WEBOct 29, 2020 · Separate the dough into two balls and then form each ball into a loaf. Allow loaves to rise on a cornmeal covered baking sheet in a …

1. Add the Yeast to the warm water and let sit for about 10 minutes to allow yeast to activate. Then add the rest of the ingredients for the dough. Mix well and using a dough hook on your mixer continue to knead the dough until it no longer sticks to the sides and becomes a good solid ball.
2. Separate the dough into two balls and then form each ball into a loaf.
3. Allow loaves to rise on a cornmeal covered baking sheet in a warm area covered with a warm damp towel until doubled in size, this could take about 2 hours.
4. Brush the contents of one egg and sprinkle the cornmeal on top of the bread.
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