Rustic White Bread

Name: Rustic White Bread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 710 milliliters bread flour, divided; 1 teaspoon cornmeal; 2 teaspoons package dry yeast (about; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 237 milliliters warm water (100° to 110°); 1 teaspoon water

This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 122 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of water, egg white, yeast, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes.

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Water

Yeast

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Bowl

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

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All Purpose Flour

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Measuring Cup

Knife

Add 2 3/4 cups flour and salt to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Yeast

Salt

Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Gently press 2 fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.)

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Cooking Spray

Dough

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Punch dough down. Cover and let rest 5 minutes. Shape dough into a 6-inch round; place on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Lightly coat surface of dough with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

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Cooking Spray

Cornmeal

Dough

Punch

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Baking Sheet

Preheat oven to 45

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Uncover dough.

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Dough

Combine 1 teaspoon water and egg white, stirring with a whisk; brush over dough. Make 3 (4-inch) cuts 1/4 inch deep across top of dough using a sharp knife.

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Egg Whites