Avanti S Bread Recipe

Ingredients for Avanti S Bread

• Active Dry Yeast
• Water
• Oil
• Eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

How to Make Avanti S Bread

1. 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.
2. Add salt (1 ½ tsp) and olive oil (2 tbsp) to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
3. Gradually add flour (4 cups, plus more as needed), mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
7. Shape each half into a long loaf, about 14 inches long.
8. Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Cover the loaves loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
11. Brush the loaves with olive oil or melted butter.
12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
13. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.