Caesar Salad Crusty Bread for Cold Wintry Evening
photo by Linajjac
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 26
- Yields:
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1 large loaf
- Serves:
- 10-12
ingredients
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Prep the Pan
- olive oil
- panko breadcrumbs (optional) or semolina (optional)
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Dough
- 1 1⁄2 cups warm water (100-110*F)
- 2 tablespoons fast rise yeast
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (we use *Spike*)
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 -6 cups flour
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Filling
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise (no substitutes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or pressed)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (dry, 2 T if fresh)
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Finishing Touches
- 1 large egg
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- parmesan cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- garlic powder
- salt & pepper (for dusting over the top)
- olive oil, for drizzling
directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; drizzle olive oil in a 10-inch springform or round cake-pan; sprinkle with panko or semolina (OPTIONAL); set aside.
- FOR DOUGH: whisk water and yeast together in mixing bowl; let stand 2-3 minutes (dissolve the yeast). Briskly whisk remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the flour--use only 3-4 cups of the flour at this point; mix and then knead with dough hook on lowest speed of mixer for 5-8 minutes, sprinkling in more flour to form a soft dough.
- Remove hook, then spray dough with cooking spray; cover mixer with large sheet of plastic wrap (or clean garbage bag); let dough rise 45-60 minutes--doubled in size.
- FOR FILLING: mix all ingredients until well blended; set aside.
- BACK TO THE DOUGH: turn out doubled-dough onto lightly floured work surface, gently deflate (punch down); pat or roll into a large oblong, about 1/2-inch thick.
- If the dough retracts, let it REST for a minute or two. Then spread filling to within a half-inch of the edges, roll up snugly.
- Transfer to prepared pan, shape into a large circle, pinch ends together.
- FINISHING TOUCHES: Whisk egg and pinch of sugar and salt in a small bowl; brush on dough, then sprinkle cheese, power, s & p; drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Cover loosely with plastic; rise until doubled again, 45-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375. Bake 20 minutes (set the timer); reduce temp to 350; continue baking another 20-30 minutes (top will be browned, cheese melted).
- Cool slightly then cut into pieces.
- Dip into soup, chili or stew for ultimate satisfaction!
Questions & Replies
Reviews
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I’ve made a lot of breads in my life. This one is amazing! So flavorful. You really can’t get any better. I do use 00 flour. Only because of makes lighter breads. Less heavy. You can’t go wrong with this recipe. I did add real good flake salt at the topping part. It’s a really must make. The dough alone made me drool. Speaking of dough, I used McCormick Sunshine All Purpose Seasoning by Tabitha Brown. This could easily be eatin as a meal if you don’t control yourself! Will definitely get made again. I can’t wait to serve it with my homemade roasted tomato soup. Thanks!
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