GRANDMA'S EASTER BREAD
A recipe from our friend Patricia Lilly. This "Pizza di Pasqua" was from her grandmother's family. Exquisite when lightly toasted and spread with butter and a small amount of honey!
Provided by Baritone Bob
Time 3h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine 5 cups flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, Romano cheese, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; stir well and set aside.
- Stir warm water and yeast together in a small bowl. Set aside until dissolved and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Zest and juice orange into a large bowl. Stir in melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in yeast mixture. Add flour mixture gradually, stirring as you go.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding up to 1 extra cup of flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until almost doubled in size, about 30 to 60 minutes.
- Punch dough down, cover and let rise again until almost doubled in size, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round loaf pans.
- Cut dough into 2 equal pieces and shape into loaves. Place in the prepared pans, cover, and let rise again until almost doubled in size, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cook on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 293.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD
This crusty bread is as big a treat today as it was when Mom made it back when I was growing up. It goes so well with an Italian meal or alongside a big bowl of soup. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, garlic salt, and cheese. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a 14-in. loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush loaves with water. Make three diagonal slashes about 1/2 in. deep with a very sharp knife in each loaf. , Fill a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with 1 in. of hot water and place on the bottom oven rack. Bake bread at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ROSEMARY ROMANO BREAD
Our 8-year-old son just loves this delicious bread. It's a perfect addition to a green salad or pasta dinner. Or for a hearty appetizer, dip slices in pizza or spaghetti sauce. -Lois Dykeman Olmstead, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 14-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt butter. Stir in the Romano cheese, garlic and rosemary. Spread over cut side of bread. , Place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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