Isola delle Femmine Connection

Bread Paul Giamona Ingredients:       2 packages dry yeast      2 1/4 cups 120 degree water      6 1/4 to 7 cups unbleached flour      1/4 cup oil      1 T. sugar      1 T. salt      1-2 T. milk      sesame seeds  Directions:       1. Combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.      2. Add the water to the dry ingredients.      3. Mix.      4. Gradually add the remaining flour, working it in by hand if necessary.      5. Knead for about 15 minutes.      6. Place dough into a warm bowl that has been greased with butter or oil.      7. Turn dough to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm place to rise.      8. When double (about 30 minutes to 1 hour), punch down and let rise a second time.      9. When double, remove from bowl.  Work and knead the dough for 5-10 minutes.     10. Cut the dough into 2 equal portions.     11. Let sit for about 10 minutes.     12. Form into 2 loaves.     13. Place loaves on a baking sheet covered lightly with corn meal.     14. Cover and let rise until double.     15. Brush loaves with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.     16. Score loaves with a very sharp knife.     17. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until brown and crusty.     18. Spray oven with water during baking or place a pan of boiling water in the bottom of the oven. Home  Surnames  Records Isola Photos Immigrant Photos Fishing Photos  Researchers Monuments Santa Rosalia  Fishing  In the News  Cookbook  World War II  Guestbook   E-Mail