Italian Holiday Bread Sallye Recipes

SWEET ITALIAN HOLIDAY BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, orange zest and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Shape into a 6-in. round loaf on a greased baking sheet. Brush top with egg yolk; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cover top loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.

ITALIAN SWEET BREAD (SALLYE)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in bread machine in the order listed above. Set cycle for basic bread, browned Set timer for rapid cook (mine is 2 hours) Turn bread machine on and forget until it dings
• Remove from machine while still hot and brush with melted butter or olive oil. If not serving immediately, leave on rack until cooled. Do not wrap bread until it is cooled, or it will sweat and get soggy.

ITALIAN HOLIDAY BREAD (SALLYE)

Steps:

• 1. Place ingredients in bread machine in exact order as listed in ingredients.
• 2. Set bread machine to basic/white cycle and medium crust. •••Do not use delay cycle.
• 3. Check dough after it has mixed well. If it is too dry, add liquid 1 teaspoon at a time until a soft, smooth ball forms around the blade. If it is sticky, add 1 teaspoon flour at a time until smooth ball forms around the blade.
• 4. Start bread machine and cook until cycle is complete.
• 5. Remove from bread machine onto serving platter and drizzle your choice of glaze over it (optional).

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.