Italian Sweet Bread

Name: How to cook Italian Sweet Bread - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Devon

Italian Sweet Bread

This is a great homemade bread for slicing and using for sandwiches. The center holds together well.

Ingredient

Food ration :

16 servings

Cooking time :

15 mins

1 cup

2% milk warmed to 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit

egg, slightly beaten

2 tbsp

butter, softened

1/4 cup

sugar

3 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

active dry yeast - (standard yeast envelopes usually contain 2 & 1/4 tsp)

egg

1 tbsp

water

Italian seasoning to taste (optional)

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

This recipe makes two loaves which slice into 16 slices each. Prep is about 15 minutes but you will need about an hour total time to let the dough rise.

* Step 2

Warm milk. Add the yeast & sugar. Whisk together & allow to proof for 5 mins.

* Step 3

In a large mixing bowl lightly beat one egg. Add butter & salt, mix together.

* Step 4

Sift the flour into the bowl, well, then add the milk mixture. Mix together fully. When the dough begins to come together turn it out onto a floured surface.

* Step 5

Knead dough for 6 to 8 minutes, until the dough is elastic and has a smooth texture. Add more flour or water as needed to achieve the proper constancy.

* Step 6

Allow to rise for 15 minutes, cover with a clean damp cloth.

* Step 7

Punch down, cut in half & form each section into a ball. Place each dough ball into an oiled pan. For a loaf shape use a 5" x 9" or use a 9" casserole or round pan for a round loaf.

* Step 8

Turn dough to coat with the oil on the pan. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

* Step 9

Preheat oven to 350°F Fahrenheit.

* Step 10

Make the egg wash by whisking together the egg & water.

* Step 11

Brush egg wash on the dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, if desired. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes @ 350°F. Remove from pans to wire for cooling. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

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