Ugly Bread
- 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water (100u0b0 to 110u0b0)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, milk, oil, and salt to yeast mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
- Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u0b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If the indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Divide the dough in half.
- Working with one portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), shape each portion into a 6-inch oval on a floured surface. Cover with a slightly damp towel; let rise 20 minutes (dough will not double in size).
- Working with one portion at a time, stretch each portion into a 15-inch-long loaf (loaf will be flat); place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover with a slightly damp towel; let rise 30 minutes (dough will not double in size). Lightly dust each loaf with flour.
- Preheat oven to 425u0b0.
- Bake at 425u0b0 for 25 minutes or until loaves are browned on bottom and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; cool on wire racks.
yeast, sugar, warm water, flour, whole wheat flour, milk, olive oil, salt, cooking spray, cornmeal
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ugly-bread (may not work)