Fluffy Italian Bread

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I found this recipe in Taste of Home Magazine, recipe by Elsie Palmer. I just received my first KitchenAid Mixer for Christmas and couldn't wait to try it on making bread dough and decided to try this recipe, although I only made half, one loaf. Times don't include rising and cooling times.

by diner524·published 2009-12-21

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Yeast Breads

Servings

2 loaves, 12 serving(s)

Total time

50 min

prep 30 min

Calories / serving

212 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
2 cups warm water (110 to 115 )water
1 teaspoon sugarsugar
2 teaspoons saltsalt
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flourflour

Instructions (4 steps)

01In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
02Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
03Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across top of each loaf.
04Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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