Semolina bread with sesame seeds is quite typical of Sicily. This rustic loaf has a crusty exterior, a pale yellow interior due to the use of semolina flour and is topped with sesame seeds giving it a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor!
This is the bread I will always make now! I travel for work, living in hotels with kitchens at least 10 months out of the year. I cook every day, mostly Italian recipes. I followed these instructions completely, using my cast iron skillet and the bread came out PERFECT! Crunchy outside, soft inside. Quick, easy, no additional ingredients required. LOVE IT!
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The bread recipe is a typical recipe for homemade bread. Beside using the special gold-colored flour, add lots of sesame seeds with an egg-wash to the top, and most important - add some ice cubes to a preheated cast iron skillet on the bottom shelf of the oven for a crusty crust. I prefer loaves shaped like baguettes, but other shapes can also be done such as a S-shape or thicker Italian loaf.
Cara, I ordered the Caputo flour and made this - best bread I ever made. And my family commented on the crust - best crust I ever made. Thank you for this and all the other recipes. How do I freeze this bread, how long can I freeze it and what should I freeze it in?
Semolina Bread is a crusty, hearty loaf of bread. It makes for the perfect addition to your dinner table. This bread recipe is made using semolina flour and is topped with sesame seeds, giving this bread a wonderful flavor.
Don't be intimidated by any of the bread making terms used in this recipe. It's not a difficult bread to make, even if it is your first time. Like most bread recipes made with yeast, this recipe does take time to make. Patience pays off because time equals flavor!
Milk bread is made with milk, butter and yeast. Unlike other bread recipes that use warm water to activate the yeast, the yeast in this recipe is combined with butter and milk before you add the flour and other ingredients. The milk gives the bread a richer flavor and a very soft texture.
A lot of bread recipes suggest using bottled water for baking because mineral or saline content would affect the flavor of the dough though not necessarily the proofing. If you add the sugar directly to the tepid water it gives the instant yeast nutrients for activation (method 2) but if the water is too hot the yeast dies (it produces a sour funky odor when this happens). You want the yeast to float on the water with minimal stirring and after about 10 minutes there should be a slightly rounded, irregularly bubbled froth (resembling sea form) on the top. Once your yeast is active you can add it to the dry ingredients.
Have you tried substituting freshly ground whole wheat flour? I want to use a ww white & not sure if it will rise properly. New to breadmaking & want to begin with these easier, more rustic recipes. Thoughts/experiences? Thx.
Easy, fun recipe that works exactly as Carrie describes it at each step. Result: A superb loaf of crusty Italian bread with a beautifully soft interior. And very fragrant early into the baking, so yum!Brava brava, Carrie!
Sicilian caponata may be served warm or cold, atop crusty bread, and often seen accompanying grilled swordfish as a relish. A light summer meal when dished cold, and a cozy meal for winter when warmed. In Italy, caponata is traditionally plated as an appetizer or a garnish, although I can happily fill my bowl and eat this recipe as my main dish (and go back for seconds). There are close similarities to how I serve my Hungarian Lecsó as well.
We went on a quest to find the perfect bread for our Picante Italian Beef - Chicago Style. When I'm looking for bread recipes I go to is Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice. When I started seriously baking bread this is the first book I bought and, believe me, it has been well used. He is an absolute genius with bread and I trust his recipes and directions -- they are thorough and easy to follow.
This recipe is so amazing and is absolutely a favorite in my house with my picky kids. This is regularly in our dinner rotation. We top it with shredded mozzerella cheese and eat it with a side of crusty bread. Today is my 3rd time making it!
You'll love the combination of savory, sweet, and sour flavors in this creamy eggplant caponata with onions, tomato and olives! A great make-ahead appetizer to serve over crusty bread or use next to chicken or fish!
This crusty bread made from semolina flour is one of my favorite breads to bake at home. This no-knead bread is very easy to make and therefore beginner friendly. The golden crispy crust and the moist pale yellow crumb give this bread a unique appetizing look and its flavor is an absolute delight!
This bread recipe is not made solely from semolina but also contains all-purpose flour. Even though I have experimented with 100% semolina bread recipes, it turned out too dense and I did not enjoy the result as much.
This bread is very versatile and will taste delicious with many savory dishes, such as salads, dips, soups, stews, and meats, like a grilled cheese sandwich or served with cold cuts but it will also work great for breakfast with jam or peanut butter. A few of my recipes are linked below for more inspiration:
This tart and tangy combination of fresh lemon, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and red pepper flakes is a delicious dip for crusty Italian bread or spooned onto thin slices of toasted baguette. It goes really well with our Chunky Mixed Olive Tapenade and the pair make a great, easy-to-make start to a Mediterranean-style dinner.
Slice it and pull it with all the cheese flavor and goodness in every piece. This cheesy garlic bread will be gone in minutes and taste AMAZING warm. This is one of our favorite garlic breads to make and so simple to put together. It is full of cheese and one of the BEST breads out there. Complete a meal with this garlic bread on the side of this classic baked spaghetti or chicken parmesan casserole dinner meals. These two Italian recipes are complimented perfectly with this cheesy garlic bread.
To take the flavor profile to a whole new level I did a little bruschetta twist on this and opted for grilling some homemade crusty bread instead of using leftover stale bread. I generously rubbed it with garlic on both sides and brushed it with a little olive oil before adding it to my pot of soup. Let it soak in that magical broth for a few minutes before you dig in!
Serve the baked Sicilian meatballs with a side of your favorite pasta and a simple green salad, tucked into long rolls for a satisfying sandwich, or with chunks of crusty bread to sop up the delicious sauce. Sicilian Meatballs with Basil Marinara is a filling and delicious comfort food recipe that would be a welcome addition to any freezer.
Eggplant caponata is a delight that screams 'summer'! Made with few simple ingredients, this eggplant dish can disguise itself as a sauce to dress pasta or gnocchi, as a side for meat, fish, or eggs, as a topping for crostini, bruschetta, or crusty bread, or as anything you really wish... that's how perfect this dish is!
Bottom line, this glorious eggplant recipe is delicious, light, filling, and satisfying, and once cooked I'm sure you will look forward to enjoying it with a glorious loaf of crusty bread, as this Sicilian Eggplant Recipe is as good as the first time you make it, the last time, a definite evergreen.
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This recipe combines fiery hot chili flakes, succulent shrimp and garlic in an open casserole baked at high heat, so that it creates its own broth, perfect for sopping up with crusty bread. The shrimp can be peeled or left peel-on to increase the sensual pleasure of the dish. 2ff7e9595c
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