Italian Sesame Bread - Muffuletta

Ingredients

• 4 cups all purpose / bread flour
• 1-1 1/4 cups water (lukewarm)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds or anice seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   In the stand mixer mix the water and honey combine, sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit 10 minutes then stir together.

2. 2

   Add the flour and start to knead, add the salt, olive oil and seeds, knead 5-6 minutes until soft and combined.

3. 3

   Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and form into a ball, place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic and place in a warm draft free area and let rise 3 hours or until doubled in bulk.

4. 4

   Move the dough to a flat surface and divide into 6 even pieces, form into balls, place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, cover and let rise 1-1½ hours or until doubled.

5. 5

   Pre-heat the oven to 400F/200C. Bake for approximately for 15-20 minutes until browned slightly on top, (internal temperature should be 190F to 210F / 88C to 99C), do not over bake or they will dry out. They should be soft. Let cool on a wire rack and serve. Enjoy!