Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone

Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone

Mixed in the bread machine, this easy yeast bread with olive oil and a dusting of cornmeal is baked on a pizza stone.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
93 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
Step 2
Place pizza stone in oven and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oven must be preheated at least 30 minutes before baking.
Step 3
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into two loaves. Place the loaves seam side down on a cutting board generously sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Step 4
In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush the risen loaves with egg mixture. Make a single long, quick cut down the center of the loaves with a sharp knife. Gently shake the cutting board to make sure that the loaves are not sticking. If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen. Slide the loaves onto the pizza stone with one quick but careful motion.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone
Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone
Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone
Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 ⅓ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups unbleached flour

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