Italian Recipes – Bread
Deluxe Focaccia
Deluxe Focaccia Yield: three 9-inch rounds Dough 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (100 deg F) 2 cups water, room temp 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups (15 ozs) all-purpose flour, plus a little extra for adjustments3 cups (15 ozs) bread flour 1 tablespoon salt 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or sage […]
Bruschetta
Bruschetta Also called “Fettunta,” this is one of the best Italian snacks 1 large round crusty loaf white bread, sliced thicklyCloves of garlic, peeledExtra-virgin olive oil Toast slices of bread If you can do this over an open fire, it is best Rub the toasted bread with a clove of garlic until it almost disappears […]
Cato’S Cheese Bread
Cato’s Cheese Bread An old recipe for Roman bread 1 cup feta cheese, drained, crumbled, and packed into the measuring cup 1/2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 6 bay leaves 2 tablespoons honey Put the cheese into a medium size mixing bowl Mash well with the fingers until it becomes a smooth, lumpless […]