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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 2 | tablespoons | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.
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There are different types of sugar, |
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| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 1 | envelope | Quick Rise Yeast | ||
| 3 | cups | All-purpose Flour |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm
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| 1 | cup | Milk |
Milk
Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink.
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Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it |
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| 1/4 | cup | Unsalted Butter |
Unsalted Butter
Unsalted butter pronounced 'uhn-SAWL-tid BUH-tur' is butter that has no added salt, offering the pure, sweet cream flavor of butter. This type of butter is preferred in baking and cooking because it allows
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| 1 | tablespoon | Olive Oil » approximately |
Olive Oil
Olive oil, derived from olives, is a versatile cooking oil with a rich history and a distinctive flavor. It is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and offers numerous health benefits.
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| 1 | large | Egg |
Egg
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.
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Eggs are nutritious, |
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| 1 | teaspoon | Water |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| 1 | tablespoon | Sesame Seeds |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour | 30 Minutes | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Directions:
Before baking, preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5
1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, salt, yeast, and flour.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until very warm, about 125°F.
3. With a wooden spoon, gradually stir the warmed liquid into the dry flour mixture.
4. Stir until completely combined, adding more flour by the tablespoon, if necessary, to make a soft dough.
5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
6. Shape the dough into a ball, and place in a large greased bowl.
7. Brush lightly with olive oil.
8. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
10. Grease a large baking sheet.
11. In a small bowl, beat the egg and water until blended.
12. Punch down the dough and place on the baking sheet.
13. Shape into a 14-inch-long loaf.
14. Brush the top of the bread with the egg and water mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15. Cut two diagonal slashes on top of the loaf.
16. Bake 25 minutes to 30 minutes in the preheat oven, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
17. Cool on a wire rack.
Submitted by Alessia R. | May 4th, 2024 See all of Alessia R.'s Recipes.
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