Parmesan Italian Bread (makes 2 loaves) Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast 1-1/4 cups warm water 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon minced parsley 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Cornmeal Directions In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, garlic salt, parsley, and cheese. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a 14-in. loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Brush loaves with water. Make three diagonal slashes about 1/2 in. deep with a very sharp knife in each loaf. Fill a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with 1 in. of hot water and place on the bottom oven rack. Bake bread at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and cool on wire rack for few minutes.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:52:53 +0000
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