Since Easter is around the corner I will share some recipes with you.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Bread, Easter Cheese, Crescia ~ Umbrian
Recipe By :Deborah Mele
Serving Size : 14 Preparation Time :0:00
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Ethnic Holidays
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3/4 cups warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
7 large eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 cups grated pecorino cheese
8 cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces young pecorino cheese -- cut into 1/2" dice
Crescia ~ Umbrian
Yield: Makes Two Loaves
Prep Time: 20 mins + 2 hrs rising time
Cook Time: 45 mins
Spray one large, or two small souffle dishes with oil, and using a
strip of parchment paper, line the top of the dish adding an
additional 2 to 3" of height.
Add the yeast to the water in a bowl and mix, and let sit 5 minutes
until bubbly.
In another bowl, beat first the 7 eggs, then add the olive oil, salt,
pepper, and grated cheese.
Add the yeast mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
Add half the flour and stir.
Continue to add flour one cup at a time until you create a firm dough
that is not too sticky.
Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead by hand,
folding in the diced cheese as you work the dough.
Knead for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has been incorporated
into the dough, and the dough is smooth.
Lightly oil a large bowl with olive oil and let the dough rise until
doubled, covered, in a warm spot.
Punch down the dough and form it into a ball and place it into the
prepared souffle dish.
Preheat oven to 375F. Cover the bread with a kitchen towel and let it
rise for about 30 minutes.
Bake the bread for about 45 to 50 minutes (for large souffle dish),
or until it reaches an internal temperature of 180F.
Let the bread cool for 10 minutes, remove it from the baking dish and
let cool to room temp before cutting into it.
Source:
"Adapted From Mary Ann Esposito"
S(Internet address):
"http://www.italianfoodforever.com/2015/03/crescia-umbrian-easter-cheese-bread";
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 369 Calories; 11g Fat (27.1%
calories from fat); 11g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;
106mg Cholesterol; 441mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2
Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat.