Ingredients for Avanti's Bread
- 2 ¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 0 Eggs
- 1 ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 4 cups Flour (plus more as needed)
- Melted Butter (as needed, for brushing)
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How to Make Avanti's Bread
- In a large bowl, combine warm water (105-115°F), yeast (2 ¼ tsp), and sugar (1 tbsp). Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add salt (1 ½ tsp) and olive oil (2 tbsp) to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually add flour (4 cups, plus more as needed), mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding more flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
- Shape each half into a long loaf, about 14 inches long.
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the loaves loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush the loaves with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
168g
Fat
10g
Carbs
67g
