Ingredients
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2 cups warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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1 tablespoon salt
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4 cups bread flour, or as needed
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup milk
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1 tablespoon dried basil
Directions
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Mix warm water with sugar in a large mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the surface of the water, and let stand until the yeast begins to form a creamy layer on the water. Stir the yeast into the water. Stir in salt, and 1 cup of bread flour, and beat the flour in to form a loose batter. Stir in 1 more cup of flour, and mix in the mozzarella cheese, milk, and basil. Mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour in 1/2-cup additions.
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Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead until the dough is thoroughly mixed, but still sticky, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour into the dough as you knead, if necessary. Form the dough into a ball, and place into an oiled bowl. Turn the dough over in the bowl to oil the surface of the dough, and cover with a cloth. Allow to rise until double, about 1 hour.
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With your fist, press firmly on the dough to deflate the large bubbles. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead the dough just long enough to eliminate the remaining bubbles in the dough, about 1 minute. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces, and form each half into a round ball. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and place the balls onto the baking sheet. With a sharp knife, slash an X into the top of each loaf. Cover the loaves with a towel, and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Bake the loaves until browned, about 25 minutes. To serve, cut each loaf into 8 wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
26 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
2g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 26 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
Sodium 483mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Calcium 65mg | 5% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 33mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.