*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Wild Mushroom Bread

Recipe By     : Essence Of Emeril Show
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pkg           Dry yeast (1/4 oz)
   2      c             Milk -- warm (100 to 115°F)
   2      tb            Sugar
     1/4  c             Butter -- melted
   1      tb            Salt
   5      c             Flour -- plus more for kneading
   4      oz            Dried mushrooms -- ground to a
                        - fine dust

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl combine flour, mushroom dust, and
set aside.

Add yeast to 1/2 cup of the warm milk along with 2 tb of sugar, stir
well until the yeast is completely dissolved. Allow the yeast to
proof for 5 minutes. In another bowl place remaining milk, butter,
and salt. Stir in flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, using a wooden
spoon. After the 3rd cup, add yeast mixture. Continue stirring in the
remaining flour until the mixture is rather firm. Place the dough on
a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, then place in an oiled
bowl, and coat the dough completely with oil. Allow to proof for
1-1/2 hours or until it doubles in size.

Deflate the dough by punching it down 2 to 3 times, and knead for
about 4 to  5 minutes. Divide the dough into two equal parts and
shape into round loaves. Place on a well buttered sheet tray, about
8" apart. Using a sharp knife, make 2 to 3 slits in the top of the
dough. Cover with a light towel and let rise again until doubled in
size. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a hollow sound is heard when
it is tapped on the bottom.

Yield: 1 loaf


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