Italian Semolina Bread

Italian Semolina Bread is a hearty homestyle Italian classic bread. It has a
crunchy crust and light and chewy pale yellow crumb.

Servings: 1 loaf

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
30 minutes

Rising Time
3 hours

Total Time
3 hours, 45 minutes

Yeast Breads

Italian

Italian bread semolina bread

🧂 Ingredients

1 cup + 1 tablespoon water (lukewarm 105F/40C temperature) (divided)

(250 grams)
½ teaspoon honey
1¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
2 cups semolina flour

(320 grams)
¾ tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt

1 In a small bowl add 1/4 cup (58 grams) water and honey, mix then sprinkle the
yeast on top, let sit 5-10 minutes, stir to combine.
2 In the stand up mixer add the flour, yeast mixture, remaining water and oil,
start to knead then add the salt, knead on speed 2 for 6-7 minutes. Move the
dough to a lightly floured flat surface and stretch and fold a few times then
place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turn the dough then cover with
plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft free area for 2 hours or until doubled
in bulk.
3 Move the dough to a flat surface and again stretch and fold a few times, form
into desired shape then place either on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or
lightly greased loaf pan (9 inch/23cm), cover and let rise in a warm draft free
area for 1 hour.
4 Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C), place an empty pan in the bottom of the oven while
the oven is pre-heating.
5 Score the loaf then brush with a little water, and sprinkle with seeds (poppy,
sesame or your choice). Pour 1-2 cups of boiling water to the pan in the oven,
then place the bread in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Once the bread is baked move it immediately to a wire rack to cool completely
before cutting and serving. Enjoy!