Muffuletta Bread
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4.3
Muffuletta Bread
Description
This Muffuletta Bread recipe starts by activating yeast in warm water with sugar, creating a foamy yeast mixture. Bread flour, salt, and vegetable shortening are combined in a mixer, then the yeast mixture is added. The resulting dough is kneaded until soft and smooth, then left to rise in an oiled bowl until doubled in size. After punching down, the dough is shaped into a 10-inch round loaf and placed on parchment paper. Brushed with an egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds, the loaf is set aside before baking.
The bread produces a tender crumb suitable for sandwiches or to accompany meals. The sesame seed topping offers a familiar flavor and texture contrast. The dough’s use of shortening contributes to a soft interior crumb. This bread can be sliced to make classic muffuletta sandwiches or enjoyed fresh.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water warm, 110°
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ ounce package active dry yeast
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (I used Crisco)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add warm water to a measuring cup and stir in the sugar. Stir in the yeast and set aside for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
- While the yeast is developing, add the bread flour, salt, and shortening to the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a hook attachment.
- When the yeast is foamy, add it to the flour mixture and knead the dough on low to medium speed until the dough is fully incorporated and the dough is soft and smooth.
- Lightly oil a medium bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl, flipping it over once or twice to lightly coat with oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and put in a draft free space until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- When the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer to a lightly floured surface.
- Form the dough into a 10" diameter round loaf and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk the egg and water in a small bowl and lightly brush the top of the loaf with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and set aside in a draft free space to rise a second time until almost doubled in size, about one hour.
- Place rack in the center of oven and preheat to 425°. Bake loaf in the center of the oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375° and continue baking for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Let loaf cool before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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