Kittencal's Italian-Style Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tsp dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water
3 cups all-purpose white flour ( more if needed
3 tbsp cornmeal (can use yellow
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
cooking spray
2 tbsp cornmeal

Directions:

Prepare a heavy-duty stand mixer with the kneading attachment.
Pour in 2-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, 2 teaspoons sugar, olive oil and salt into the stainless steel mixing bowl.
In a measuring cup proof the yeast with 1-1/4 cups warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.
Pour the water/yeast mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture in it, then start kneading adding in more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl, and dough is soft and smooth not sticky and wet (kneading should take about 6-8 minutes).
Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45-50 minutes, or until doubled (watch the dough closely since you are using a smaller amount of flour, and using 3 teaspoons of yeast, the dough rises a little quicker!).
Punch down; cover and let rest for about 10-12 minutes in the bowl (this is important, the dough must rest for 10-12 minutes after punching down and before shaping!).
Transfer the dough onto a lightly-floured surface and evenly divide in half.
Shape each half into a thin 10-12-inch long loaf (or you can shape in one thicker shorter loaf if desired).
Place the shaped loaves onto a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet that has been lighly greased and then sprinkled with about 2 tablespoons cornmeal.
Cover with a clean tea towel and let rise for about 25-30 minutes.
Spray the tops of the bread with cooking spray (I use Pam olive oil spray for this).
Bake at 400°F for about 20-22 minutes for 2 small long loaves, or until golden brown (adjust baking time longer for 1 large loaf).
Cool on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.14 Kcal (1269 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.71g	9%
Sodium	393.09mg	16%
Potassium	104.33mg	2%
Total Carbs	54.47g	18%
Sugars	1.29g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	11%
Protein	7.56g	15%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	15.5mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	238.41 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.49g	9%
Sodium	309.15mg	16%
Potassium	82.05mg	2%
Total Carbs	42.84g	18%
Sugars	1.01g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	11%
Protein	5.94g	15%
Iron	0.7mg	5%
Calcium	12.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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