ITALIAN COUNTRY LOAF RUSTICA

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Number Of Ingredients 17

FILLING
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups (8 oz.) cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (7-ounce) jar mild roasted red pepper, drained, chopped
BREAD
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package fast-acting dry yeast
1 1/4 cups water, heated to 120 to 130°F.
2 teaspoons margarine or butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 to 3 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • If sausage comes in casing, remove casing break up. In large skillet, brown sausage, onion and garlic.** Drain set aside.For the bread, in large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and yeast blend well. Stir in hot water and margarine mix well. Stir in remaining 1 cup all-purpose flour to form a stiff batter. Cover let rest 10 minutes.Grease 9- or 10-inch springform pan. Stir down dough. Spread about 2/3 of dough in bottom and 2-inches up sides of greased pan. Add cheese and peppers to meat mixture spoon over dough. Gently pull dough on sides over meat mixture. Drop tablespoonfuls of remaining dough over filling. With back of spoon or buttered fingers, carefully spread to cover. (Top will appear rough.) Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85°F.) until light, 20 to 30 minutes.Heat oven to 400°F. Brush top of dough with beaten egg sprinkle with sesame seed. Bake at 400°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until bread begins to pull away from sides of pan and edges are deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen edges with knife remove sides of pan. To serve, cut into wedges. Store in refrigerator.TIPS:*Two medium chopped red bell peppers (1 1/4 cups) can be substituted for roasted red peppers.**If using chopped red bell peppers, cook with sausage, onion and garlic. Continue as directed above.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: No change.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 350 Protein 19g Carbohydrate 35g Fat 15g Sodium 550mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Dolor Libre Bucio Herrera Galvez
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This is the best bread I've ever made! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet. This is definitely my new go-to bread recipe.


Coleman Body
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the combination of flavors and textures. This is a bread that I will definitely be making again and again.


Devetia Geduld
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The bread is absolutely delicious. I love the crispy crust and the soft, chewy interior. This is my new favorite bread recipe.


E Helmer
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This bread is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating plain. I'll definitely be making it again.


Clifford Georgina
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The bread is light and fluffy, with a perfect crust. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bollywood Bollywood
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the rustic look of the loaf and the flavor is out of this world. This is definitely my new favorite bread recipe.


joni aktar
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This bread is fantastic! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating plain. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ana Andrade
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This bread is a keeper! It's so flavorful and moist. I love the addition of the herbs and cheese. This is a great bread to serve with soup or salad.


Jimcaale Gaan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This bread is amazing. It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Brayden Linke
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This bread is delicious! I love the crispy crust and the soft, chewy interior. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating plain. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sharaf Ishaq
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kasem Hossain
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This is the best bread I've ever made! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet. This is definitely my new go-to bread recipe.


Stephanie Scade
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the combination of flavors and textures. This is a bread that I will definitely be making again and again.


ESB Gaming
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The bread is absolutely delicious. I love the crispy crust and the soft, chewy interior. This is my new favorite bread recipe.


Ratnesh Yadav
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This bread is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating plain. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kurt Welte
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The bread is light and fluffy, with a perfect crust. I'll definitely be making this again.


Esau Makai
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread is so flavorful and moist. I love the addition of the herbs and cheese. This is a great bread to serve with soup or salad.


Melanie Chislom
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This bread is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hunchomost
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I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the crispy crust and the soft, chewy interior. This is my go-to bread recipe now.


Cassandra Gulley
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This Italian Country Loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. I love the rustic look of the loaf, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this bread again and again!