How to Make Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air. It has a way of bringing people together and creating a sense of warmth and comfort. Italian bread, in particular, has a rich and rustic flavor that is hard to resist. And when it's baked on a pizza stone, it takes on a crisp and chewy texture that is simply irresistible.

Whether you're a seasoned bread baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe for Italian bread baked on a pizza stone i...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 to 1 - pound loaves

  • 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.
  • Place pizza stone in oven and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oven must be preheated at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Nutrition

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg