DirectionsStep1In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the 3 1/2 cups warm water.Step2Add 3 cups flour and the shortening, salt and sugar.Step3Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, then add the rest of the flour, beating until all flour is incorporated and a sticky dough ball is formed.Step4Turn out onto a floured surface, putting a little bit more flour on the top to prevent sticking.Step5Knead for about 7 minutes, adding as little flour as possible, but enough to prevent it from sticking.Step6Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a well-greased bowl.Step7Turn the dough over in the bowl once to get it coated.Step8Cover lightly with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for at least two hours.Step9Punch dough down.Step10Divide dough in half.Step11On a lightly floured surface and with floured hands, gently form it into a ball and place on a sheet of parchment. Do the same with the second half.Step12Let both loaves rest for 40 minutes.Step13Place a pizza stone in the oven on the middle shelf. On the lower rack, place the broiler pan or another metal pan. You will use this to hold the water during baking.Step14Preheat to 450° F. If you do not have a pizza stone, you can also use a rimmed baking sheet turned upside down. Allow the stone to sit in the oven for 20 minutes at 450° F before placing the dough on top of it. If usi…Step15Lightly dust the top of the first loaf with flour and then, with a sharp knife, score an X into the top.Step16Place the dough with the parchment onto the pizza stone or upside down baking sheet in the oven.Step17Pour the one cup of water into the broiler pan. Quickly shut the oven door to contain the steam.Step18Bake for 24 - 28 minutes, until golden brown.Step19Do the same with the second loaf.Step20The loaves can be tested for doneness by tapping on the bottom. They should sound hollowIngredientsIngredients2 ¼ teaspoonsDry Yeast3 ½ cupsWarm Water8 cupsAll-Purpose Flour (divided)1 tablespoonShortening3 teaspoonsSalt1 teaspoonSugar1 cupHot Water (for baking)NutritionalNutritional158 Calories1 gTotal Fat32 gCarbohydrate294 mgSodium4 gProteinFrom 365daysofbakingandmore.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritionalExplore furtherMom's Italian Bread Recipe: How to Make It - Taste Of Hometasteofhome.comHow to Make an Authentic Italian Bread - Simple Italian Cookingsimpleitaliancooking.comItalian Bread Homemade by Italian Grandma' Ginaeverybodylovesitalian.comHomemade Crusty Italian Bread Recipe - Recipes from Italyrecipesfromitaly.comItalian Bread Recipe: How to Make It - Taste Of Hometasteofhome.comRecommended to you based on what's popular • Feedback
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