Bake bread on a stone using this easy recipe for two gorgeous egg-washed loaves made with yeast, brown sugar, and olive oil mixed in a bread machine.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
93 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil, and yeast into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
Step 2
Place a pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oven must be preheated for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Step 3
Deflate dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into 2 loaves. Place loaves seam-side down on a cutting board generously sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Step 4
Beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until well combined. Brush risen loaves with egg mixture. Make a single long, quick cut down the center of loaves with a sharp knife. Gently shake the cutting board to make sure loaves are not sticking. If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen. Slide loaves onto the hot pizza stone with one quick but careful motion.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes.
Ingredients
1 egg
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 cups unbleached flour
1.5 teaspoons salt
1.5 tablespoons olive oil
1.3333300352097 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
