Filone Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with the olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
After the first rise, punch down the dough to release the air. Shape it into a long loaf (filone) and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 8
Second Rise
Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9
- 10
Bake the Bread
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 11
Cool
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
