Saturday, March 8, 2008

Peasant Bread

ingredients

1 T. yeast
2 c. warm water
1 T. sugar
2 tsp. salt
4 c. flour

dissolve yeast in water, salt and sugar. (For Italian flavor, add 1 T. Italian seasoning.) Mix well. Place in oil covered bowl-let raise 1 hour. Divide into 2 rounds. Put on a cookie sheet geased with olive oil and sprinkled with corn meal. Let raise for one more hour. Brush tops with melted butter. Cook at 425 for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 375 and cook for 15 minutes. Brush with butter again when done and dip in oil and balsamic vinegar.

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