Figasa – Italian Peasant Bread

June 28, 2011 in Breads

½ cup lukewarm water 1 Tablespoon sugar
1 package dry yeast 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
1 Tablespoon melted shortening 5 cups flour
1 Tablespoon salt
  1. Mix water, sugar, and yeast in large bowl. Mix milk and shortening in warming pan. Stir salt into flour.
  2. Now combine all three groups of ingredients together in large bowl. Turn on floured board and knead 20 times.
  3. Let rise until doubled in oiled bowl. Punch down. Pour 2-3 T oil in 10” x 15” pan. Add dough and pat down to 1 inch. Let rise.
  4. Bake 18-20 minutes 450 degrees Next baste top with oil, then sprinkle with garlic (if desired) and return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on paper towels.
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