Thursday, September 15, 2011

Rustic Bread

I love this recipe!  I could eat it just the bread for a meal and be happy.   Although, a panini on this bread is just heaven to me.  It is so simple, fool proof and delicious. 

Rustic Pan Bread



2 cups warm water
1 Tablespoon sugar or honey
1 Tablespoon yeast
4 cups flour
2 tsp salt
melted butter ( I use 3-4T.)

In a bowl dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let sit for a few minutes. Stir in flour and salt. Dough will still be quite sticky...like really sticky!  You did not mess it up, don't worry.

Place in greased bowl, you can practically pour it in!  Cover and let rise until double in size. About 20 minutes.

Grease a small cookie sheet/jelly roll pan. Spread dough flat onto sheet with palm of hand. It helps to spread the dough a little and then add the melted butter to spread into corners.  Spread melted butter on top. You can also add Garlic Parmesan Blend, sesame seeds, dried rosemary, or just butter!
Let dough rise again for 20 min.  Bake 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

***Makes one awesome panini!!!