Bread Machine Italian Bread Baked In Oven

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If you reside in the u.s. Then you might want to use *all* bread flour, canadian residents use half bread and half all-purpose flour, you can make two smaller loaves or make one large loaf or the dough may also be shaped into 18-20 rolls, you may use up to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt. Prep time includes 1 hour rising time, since every bread machine dough cycle time is different, the prep time is only estimated.

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Steps

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Place the water , flours , olive oil , salt , sugar and yeast in the bread pan in order recommended by the manufacturer.

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Place into the bread machine and set to dough cycle.

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Press start.

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When the cycle has finished deflate the dough and remove to a lightly floured surface.

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Divide the dough evenly in half.

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Cover the dough with a clean tea towel and let rest for 4-5 minutes.

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Roll up the dough , shape into two loaves , then seal the seam.

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Place the loaves spaced well apart seam-side down on a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet that has been generously sprinkled with cornmeal.

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Cover with a clean tea towel and let rise for about 40 minutes to 1 hour.

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In a small bowl whisk together egg with water.

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Brush the egg mixture gently over the loaves.

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Make one long fast slit down the middle of the dough using a very sharp small knife or a razor blade.

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Bake in a 375 degree f oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Immediately remove the loaves to a wooden cutting board.

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Ingredients

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water, all-purpose white flour, white bread flour, salt, light brown sugar, olive oil, dry yeast, egg, cornmeal