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Italian Sweet Bread
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1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°) 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons active dry yeast EGG WASH: 1 egg 1 tablespoon water Italian seasoning, optional
In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball; flatten slightly. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Beat egg and water; brush over the dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008 |