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Italian Semolina Bread

Italian Semolina Bread is a hearty homestyle Italian classic bread. It has a crunchy crust and light and chewy pale yellow crumb.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Yeast Breads
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1362 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon water (lukewarm 105F/40C temperature) (divided) (250 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 cups semolina flour (320 grams)
  • ¾ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl add 1/4 cup (58 grams) water and honey, mix then sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit 5-10 minutes, stir to combine.
  • In the stand up mixer add the flour, yeast mixture, remaining water and oil, start to knead then add the salt, knead on speed 2 for 6-7 minutes. Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and stretch and fold a few times then place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turn the dough then cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft free area for 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  • Move the dough to a flat surface and again stretch and fold a few times, form into desired shape then place either on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or lightly greased loaf pan (9 inch/23cm), cover and let rise in a warm draft free area for 1 hour.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C), place an empty pan in the bottom of the oven while the oven is pre-heating.
  • Score the loaf then brush with a little water, and sprinkle with seeds (poppy, sesame or your choice). Pour 1-2 cups of boiling water to the pan in the oven, then place the bread in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Once the bread is baked move it immediately to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1362kcalCarbohydrates: 254gProtein: 49gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1755mgPotassium: 768mgFiber: 17gSugar: 3gCalcium: 57mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Italian bread, semolina bread
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