2 Loaves

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups water
• 3 ⅓ cups bread flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 2 ½ tsp yeast

Directions

• Dough
  • Place all ingredients into bread machine (see Chef’s note).
  • Run on dough cycle.
  • Let rise for 1 hour.
  • Halve dough.
  • With floured hands roll into two 18 x 11 rectangles.
  • Roll rectangles into loaves from long side and taper ends.
  • Grease a baking sheet.
  • Place loaves on sheet seam side down.
  • Cover with moist towel and let rise another 40 minutes.
  • Preheat to 375°F.
  • Score top of loaves with diagonal cuts.
  • Egg wash loaves on all sides.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

Chef’s Notes

If bread machine is not available, mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl and mix in the water. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit overnight on the countertop in a well oiled bowl.