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Ingredients
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- 2 packets Red Star® Active Dry Yeast (4 and 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 and 1/4 cups (540ml) warm water (110°F – 115°F)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 6 cups (780g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and surface
- Egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon water or milk
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Mix in sugar, salt, olive oil, and most of the flour.
- Knead the dough until smooth; perform windowpane test.
- Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Shape into balls and rest on baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash and score tops.
- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until golden.
- Cool, cut tops, and scoop out interior.
Notes
Ensure water temperature is correct for yeast activation.
Avoid adding too much flour when kneading.
Use a thermometer to check bread doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35