Muffuletta Bread
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Recipe type: Bread
 
Ingredients
  • 1 C warm water (105-110 degrees F)
  • 1 Tbsp dry active yeast
  • 1 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1 C bread flour
  • 2 C all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine the water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the flours, salt, and shortening, working with your hands until the shortening is fully incorporated and the mixture is crumbly.
  3. Once the yeast is foamy, attach a dough hook to your stand mixer and add two cups of the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until most of the flour is moist before adding the rest of the flour mixture.
  4. Allow the mixer to run on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, stopping periodically to feel the dough.
  5. Once the dough is ready, pour 2 Tbsp of olive oil into a large bowl, fully coating the insides. Form the dough into a ball and place into the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with a towel and set in a warm part of the kitchen for about 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and flatten into a large disk (about 9-10 inches across), and place onto a baking sheet oiled with the remaining 1 Tbsp oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cover with a towel. Let rest for another hour.
  7. Once dough is ready, combine egg and water in a small dish and brush over the top of the dough. Place into a pre-heated 425 degree F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing.
  9. Enjoy!!
Recipe by This Cookin' Dad at https://thiscookindad.com/2015/02/muffuletta-bread/