Sicilian Twist Bread
Yield
1 loafPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
45 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2 | cups |
whole-wheat flour
|
|
| 1 | package |
yeast, active dry
rapid-rise |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
water
warm |
*
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | large |
egg whites
beaten with 1 teaspoon water |
|
| 1 | x |
sesame seeds
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 473 | ml |
whole-wheat flour
|
|
| 1 | package |
yeast, active dry
rapid-rise |
|
| 15 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
water
warm |
*
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | large |
egg whites
beaten with 1 teaspoon water |
|
| 1 | x |
sesame seeds
|
*
|
Directions
In a large bowl, add first 5 ingredients (dry ingredients) and mix together.
Add warm water gradually and mix until a soft dough is formed. (amount of water is not specified) Add the olive oil, mix well and turn out on a floured board and knead for 6 minutes.
Add flour only if necessary.
Divide dough into 6 equal parts; roll out with hands to make 6 ropes.
Form these into 2 braids (using 3 ropes for each).
Place on aluminum foil in pan; make some diagonal cuts.
Brush with egg whie wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Let rise for one hour or more. Bake on middle rack of 400℉ (200℃). oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
