Uncle Ed Desefanis' Italian Bread

1. 1

   Combine yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup water.

2. 2

   In separate large bowl, mix 5 cups flour, salt, oil and remaining water.

3. 3

   When yeast is foamy, add to flour mix and beat vigorously until dough pulls from sides.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto floured board, clean and oil bowl. Knead dough 10 minutes adding flour if needed.

5. 5

   Return to oiled bowl, rolling to be sure dough is all covered with oil.

6. 6

   Cover and let rise at room temperature until triple in size (3 to 4 hours). Punch down and knead for 5 minutes and let rise again for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 400u00b0.

7. 7

   Punch down dough; divide into fourths and shape into loaves.

8. 8

   Put on cornmeal dusted baking sheet.

9. 9

   Slash tops with sharp razor blade.

10. 10

    Mist spray water on loaves.

11. 11

    Bake 5 minutes later spray, 5 minutes spray again, bake until brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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