Muffuletta Bread
Yield
1 loafPrep
Cook
30 minReady
3 hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
water
warm, 105 - 115 degrees F |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
yeast, active dry
|
|
| 3 | cups |
bread flour
|
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
salt
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable shortening
|
|
| 1 | each |
sesame seeds
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
water
warm, 105 - 115 degrees F |
|
| 15 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
yeast, active dry
|
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
bread flour
|
|
| 7.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
|
| 1 | each |
sesame seeds
|
*
|
Directions
In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine water and sugar.
Stir in yeast.
Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine 3 cups flour, salt and shortening.
Add yeast mixture.
Process until dough forms a ball, about 5 seconds.
Stop machine; check consistency of dough. It should be smooth and satiny. If dough is too dry, add more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, processing just until blended.
If dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time, processing just until blended.
Process 20 seconds to knead.
Lightly oil a large bowl, swirling to coat bottom and sides.
Place dough in oiled bowl; turn to coat all sides.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1½ hours.
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
When dough has doubled in bulk, punch down dough; turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Form dough into a round loaf about 10 inches in diameter; place on greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle top of loaf with sesame seeds; press seeds gently into surface of loaf.
Cover very loosely with plastic wrap; let rise until almost doubled in bulk, 1 hour.
Place rack in centre of oven.
Preheat oven to 425 degees F.
Remove plastic wrap.
Bake loaf in centre of preheated oven 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 375℉ (190℃) F; bake 25 minutes.
The loaf is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
Cool completely on a rack before slicing.
