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NEW RECIPE Italian Bread ![]() 1. Heat the water to 110 F or 45 C. 2. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar and yeast. Stir gently, cover with clean kitchen towel and let it sit for 10-15 minutes until the mixture become foamy. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir until the dough begins to come together. 4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. (Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes). 5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat the surface with oil. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. 6. Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape the dough into a long loaf or divide it into two small loaves. 7. Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 8. Cover the shaped dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 40 min. 9. Preheat oven to 400 F(200 C). 10. Optionally: brush the top of loaf with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 11. Use a sharp knife to make 2-3 shallow slashes diagonally across the top of the loaf. 12. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. 13. Allow the bread to cool before slicing. THE MOST POPULAR Shakshuka ![]() 1. Onion: peel and finely chop. 2. Garlic: peel and mince. 3. Tomatoes: wash and chop. 4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened. 5. Stir in garlic (if using), cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 6. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, stir, and season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. 7. Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny. 8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve with warm crusty bread or pita. |