*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Sicilian Twist Bread

Recipe By     : Jo Merrill
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Prize

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             Unbleached flour
   2      c             Whole wheat flour
   1      pkg           Rapid rise yeast (1/4 oz)
   1      tb            Sugar
   1      ts            Salt
                        Water -- warm
   2      ts            Olive oil
   1      lg            Egg white; beaten with:
   1      ts            Water
                        Sesame seeds

In a large bowl, add first 5 ingredients (dry ingredients) and mix
together. Add warm water gradually and mix until a soft dough is
formed. (Amount of water is not specified.) Add the olive oil; mix
well and turn out on a floured board and knead for 6 minutes. Add
flour only if necessary. Divide dough into 6 equal parts; roll out
with hands to make 6 ropes. Form these into 2 braids (using 3 ropes
for each). Place on aluminum foil in pan; make some diagonal cuts.
Brush with egg whie wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let rise for
one hour or more. Bake on middle rack of 400°F oven for 15 to
20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Winner in foreign specialty yeast breads, Del Mar county fair, 1993


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