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 |
- Mix water, sugar, and yeast in large bowl. Mix milk and shortening in warming pan. Stir salt into flour.
- Now combine all three groups of ingredients together in large bowl. Turn on floured board and knead 20 times.
- 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.
- 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.
