Total Calories: 3,577
Yield: 3 loaves
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in very warm water, between 110 and 115 degrees. Stir in salt, oil and sugar. Add flour; mix well. Shape into a ball and place in a well-oiled bowl, turning to coat well. Cover and let rise until double in bulk, about one hour. Punch down. Divide into 3 equal parts; shape into loaves. Place loaves crosswise on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover; let rise for 30 minutes. Make 4 diagonal slices in top of each loaf. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Whisk together egg white and cold water; brush onto loaves. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Quote: Many's the long night I've dreamed of cheese…toasted, mostly.
-Robert Louis Stevenson
This Italian Bread recipe is from the Comfort Foods Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.
