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The Very Best Italian Bread! (27) My friend Leslie passed this recipe on to me. It makes 2 loaves, which is always wonderful because you can share a fresh baked loaf of wonderful bread with a friend. Easy to make using both your bread machine and your oven.
by Dine Dish · published 2004-10-11
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06 Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise, until doubled in volume about 40 minutes.
07 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
08 In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water.
09 Brush the risen loaves with egg mixture.
10 Make a single long, quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife.
11 Gently shake the cutting board to make sure that the loaves are not sticking.
12 If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen.
13 Slide the loaves onto a baking sheet with one quick but careful motion.
14 Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.