Pepper-Parmesan Bread

Recipe: Better Gardens and Homes Baking Book
Makes:2 loaves

5 1/4 to 5 3/4 cups All Purpose flour
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan Cheese
2 packs of active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 cups warm water
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tbsp water
Cornmeal or Polenta

• Preheat the oven to 375F
• Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, yeast, and garlic powder.Add 2 cups warm water
• Beat on low to medium speed for 30 secs.Beat on high for 3 min
• Using a wooden spoon stir in as much flour as you can
• Turn the dough on a lightly floured surface.Add just enough flour to knead the dough into stiff , smooth and elastic one, about 8 min
• Shape into a ball and place into a greased bowl.
• Cover and let it rise until it doubles, an hour to hour and a half
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface
• Divide in half.Cover and rest 10 more min
• Grease a baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal or polenta
• Roll one half of the dough into a 15X12 inch rectangle
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese on the dough in a narrow row. ( Leaving 3 inches from the longest side, pour the cheese)
• Similar to jelly-roll, start rolling it up tightly .
• Moisten the edges and seal well.
• Repeat the procedure with the other half of the dough
• Place loaves, seam sides down (Cheese will be on the top side of the loaf)
• Cover and let it rise again for another 45 min
• Stir the egg white and a table spoon water
• Brush the egg mixture on the loaves.
• Make about 5 diagonal cuts about quarter inch deep on the top
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 to 45 min until the loeaves sound hollow when you tap the tops
• Transfer to a wire rack.Let them cool completely
• You could top with sun dried tomato pesto or basil pesto or just diced tomatoes and onions
  

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