Cresca (Italian Easter Bread)
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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Ethnic
Cheese Yeast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup Water; warmed -- up to 1/2 c.
1 package Yeast
1 teaspoon Sugar
2 1/4 cups Flour
1/3 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese*
1 tablespoon Olive or Veg. oil
1/4 teaspoon Salt -- Pepper
2 Eggs
Combine 1/4 c. of the water, yeast, and sugar. Stir to dissolve
yeast and let stand until bubbly.
Measure flour, cheese, 1 tb. of the oil, salt and pepper into a
bowl. Blend. Add yeast mixture and eggs to flour mixture. Blend
well. Add water by drizzling til flour forms a ball that is
smooth and satiny. Knead.
Cover and let rise til doubled, 1-1 1/4 hrs. Or turn onto a
lightly floured board, shape into a ball and place in a greased
bowl turning to coat all sides, cover with plastic wrap and let
rise for 45 minutes in a warm place. Punch down. Roll or pat dough
into a circle that is 8" in diameter.
Place in a greased 9" round pie or cake pan. Brush with oil.
Let stand in warm place til doubled, 50-60 minutes. Heat oven to
350F and bake til done and loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 30-35
minutes.
Remove immediately from pan.
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