Italian Bread Ii Single Rising Recipes

MAMA D'S ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• Add the sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
• Stir in 4 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Beat in the salt and then add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until as soft and smooth as a bambino's behind. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let double in size. (I put it in the oven with the light on - perfect rising temperature.)
• Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise.
• Once doubled again, punch down and form into three fat "footballs." Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle with corn meal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise.
• Once risen, mist with water and place in a preheated 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake. Bread is done when golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

MOM'S ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow slashes across top of each loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

BEST HOMEMADE BREAD - UKRAINIAN STYLE !

Steps:

• Using my kitchen aid mixer, put in the 2 Tbsp. yeast and add 4 cups of the flour. Mix well and ensure this is well blended.
• In another mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, oil, salt and eggs.
• On the #2 setting, or low, slowly add in the liquids to the flour and yeast mixture. Now with the mixer on, add the remaining flour, one cup at a time. Knead until a soft dough is formed. Remove from the Kitchenaid bowl and place in a well-oiled mixing bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place. After about 30 minutes, punch down and let rise again until double.
• This dough is now ready to be shaped into loaves for bread, buns or used in your favourite recipes. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 25-30 minutes.