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Chef John's Rustic Italian Cornbread

Chef John's Rustic Italian Cornbread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir warm water, 1/2 cup bread flour, yeast, and sugar together in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy mixture, about 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix 1/2 cup cornmeal, olive oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Gradually add 2 cups bread flour to yeast mixture until the dough pulls together.
  3. 3 Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic, 10 to 12 minutes. Place dough into a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 14-inch-wide rectangle. Starting from the long end, roll dough into a loaf, finishing seam-side down.
  5. 5 Dust a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Place loaf onto the baking sheet, cover with a dry towel, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a shallow pan filled with water onto the lowest oven rack.
  7. 7 Cut a 1/2-inch deep slash down the center of the loaf.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta

Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
1255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place white and wheat flour in a large bowl. Add salt, yeast, and water. Mix until a wet sticky dough comes together, about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Cover with foil. Allow dough to rise for 18 hours at room temperature. It should not be too warm.
  2. 2 Punch dough down with a spatula and fold it over a few times.
  3. 3 Lightly grease a heavy-rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with cornmeal.
  4. 4 Lightly spray a work surface with water. Place a long sheet of plastic wrap on the damp surface to hold it in place. Sprinkle plastic wrap with flour. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface. Sprinkle flour on top of the dough. Gently stretch and pull dough into a long, flat rectangular shape, 12 to 15 inches long. Bring plastic sheet to edge of prepared pan and flip the dough into the prepared pan. Reshape the dough, if necessary. Dust with flour. Cover with a light dry towel. Let rise about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake dough in preheated oven until loaf is nicely browned, 35 to 45 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Focaccia di Recco

Focaccia di Recco

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour into work bowl of a large stand mixer; add both amounts of water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Mix dough using stand mixer fitted with dough hook on low speed until it forms a ball on the dough hook, 5 to 6 minutes. Dough should be soft and elastic but not sticky.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a work surface and form a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand on counter at room temperature for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Lightly grease the quarter-sheet baking pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil; sprinkle with cornmeal. Dust a work surface lightly with flour.
  4. 4 Move oven rack to center position. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  5. 5 Unwrap dough and cut into quarters. Pat each quarter out on the floured work surface to a roughly rectangular shape. Roll 1 piece of dough out to about 3/8 inch thick, retaining rough rectangle shape, until dough is about 6x8 inches. Pick up dough with well-floured hands and gently stretch it, rotating as you go, until dough is almost large enough to fit over the prepared sheet pan. Pull and stretch dough so it overlaps the edge of the pan by about 1/2 inch and fasten dough edges to sheet pan edges; dough will be thin and membrane-like.
  6. 6 Drop about 6 tablespoons of crescenza-stracchino cheese onto the stretched dough, spreading the dollops out evenly. Roll out another piece of dough as before, stretching to fit over the first dough sheet and cheese. Stretch, pull, and seal dough as before so the cheese is enclosed between the 2 sheets of dough.
  7. 7 Roll a rolling pin over the edges of the dough to simultaneously seal the flatbread edges and cut the overlapping edges off. Roll the overlapping dough edges away from the pan so flatbread falls into the prepared pan. Press flatbread edges flat and roll slightly if desired to be sure the edges are fully sealed. Discard rolled-off dough edges.
  8. 8 Pinch a small bit of the top dough between your thumb and forefinger and gently tear a small hole in the dough; repeat 2 or 3 more times to make a few tears in the top layer.
  9. 9 Drizzle flatbread lightly with 2 teaspoons olive oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until flatbread has many browned, blistered spots on top, bread has inflated, and the top is crusty, 6 to 7 minutes. Repeat steps to make a second flatbread using second half of dough as before. Drizzle 2nd flatbread with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt. Bake second bread as before. Cut in breads into quarters and serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Skillet Zucchini Cornbread

Skillet Zucchini Cornbread

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cast-iron skillet.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk oil and eggs together in separate large bowl until smooth; stir in zucchini, onion, and cottage cheese until well combined.
  4. 4 Make a well in flour mixture; slowly pour in egg mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared skillet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes.

By KATHYSH2000

Cast Iron Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread

Cast Iron Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add buttermilk, lard, and vegetable oil; stir well to combine. Mix in egg until smooth batter forms.
  3. 3 Remove hot cast iron skillet from the oven, melt butter in the hot skillet, then pour in batter. Top with paprika and kosher salt. Return the skillet to the preheated oven.
  4. 4 Reduce temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake until cornbread is golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the skillet, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

By Dannielle Randall

No Knead Beer Bread

No Knead Beer Bread

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together yeast, 1/2 cup flour and warm water in a large bowl. Cover and let sit in a warm spot for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir beer, remaining flour and salt into the bowl. Mix until all the flour is incorporated and forms a thick sticky dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 2 hours, until doubled in size.
  3. 3 Scrape all the dough from the bowl with a rubber spatula, and place on a well-floured surface. Generously flour the top of the dough and form into a loaf shape.
  4. 4 Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. Transfer loaf to the baking sheet and sprinkle the top with flour. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 30-40 minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Place a small loaf pan of warm water on a lower rack to humidify the oven.
  7. 7 Slash a long slit in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or razor. Place the baking sheet on the rack above the pan of warm water in the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown.
  8. 8 Transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

By John Mitzewich

Skillet Cornbread

Skillet Cornbread

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet into the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix milk and cornmeal together in small bowl. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a mixing bowl. Add cornmeal mixture, eggs, and butter; beat until a smooth batter forms, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add vegetable oil to the skillet and swish to coat. Pour out any excess oil, then pour batter into the skillet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

By mjgreenaway

Banana Cornbread

Banana Cornbread

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Combine flour, cornmeal, milk, bananas, sugar, vegetable oil, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

By Shaun Bowen

Golden Sweet Cornbread

Golden Sweet Cornbread

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Add milk, vegetable oil, and egg; whisk until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. 7 Slice and enjoy!

By bluegirl

Bread Machine Bagels

Bread Machine Bagels

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place flour, water, 2 tablespoons sugar, yeast, and salt into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different. Run 'Dough' cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface: let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut dough into nine equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball and flatten into a circle. Poke a hole in the middle of each circle with your thumb. Place back onto the floured surface. Cover dough with a cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Sprinkle cornmeal onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. 6 Stir 3 tablespoons sugar into boiling water. Transfer two bagels at a time to the boiling water, working in batches, turning halfway through, about 1 minute. Drain briefly on a clean towel. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg white: sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Cristy Chu

Buttermilk Cornbread

Buttermilk Cornbread

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Mix melted butter, sugar, and honey together in another bowl. Add eggs, one at time, and mix until combined. Stir in buttermilk. Mix in flour mixture, then fold in thawed corn. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 35 minutes.

By Yoly

Cranberry Cornbread

Cranberry Cornbread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl; set aside. Whisk flour, cornmeal, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter together in a third bowl; stir into flour mixture just until batter moistened. Stir cranberries into batter; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

By HollyBerrie

Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread in the Air Fryer

Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread in the Air Fryer

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and flaxseed meal in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray a 6-inch heat-proof inner pot with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Combine cornmeal, flour, nutritional yeast, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Add the flaxseed and water mixture, almond milk, and oil; stir until it just comes together with no lumps. Stir in jalapeno and pour into the prepared pot; place into the air fryer.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Remove the inner pot carefully with tongs, flip the cornbread, and continue to air fry until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 5 minutes more. Serve warm.

By Bibi

Chef John's Cuban Bread

Chef John's Cuban Bread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
735 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon yeast, in a bowl or measuring cup. Whisk the starter until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Place 1 package yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in 3/4 cup warm water. Let rest 15 minutes to ensure yeast is alive and bubbling on the surface. Add lard and salt to bowl, then add 1 cup of the flour. Mix until incorporated and dough forms a sticky ball. Add the starter. Add all but 1/2 cup of the remaining flour and mix to incorporate.
  3. 3 Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until it comes together in a firm ball, adding up to 1/2 cup of the remaining flour as needed. Dough should be soft and supple with just a bit of tackiness on the surface.
  4. 4 Place dough in a bowl and coat the surface with vegetable oil. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and place in a warm spot to rise. Let rise until at least doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and sprinkle with cornmeal.
  6. 6 Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Lightly press dough into a rectangle with lightly floured hands. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a rectangle about 12 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Starting at the long ends, tightly roll dough to form two skinny loaves. Slightly flatten the tops. Transfer loaves to a prepared baking sheet and dust with flour. Cover with a light, dry towel and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut a 1/4-inch deep slit down the top of loaves with a sharp knife or razor. Lightly mist loaves with water.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven, one pan on the lower rack and one on the higher rack, for 10 minutes. Switch pan positions and continue to bake until loaves are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
  9. 9 Transfer loaves to cooling rack and let cool to room temperature before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Basic Cheese Polenta

Basic Cheese Polenta

4.4

Prep
240 min
Cook
30 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2 Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
  3. 3 Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

By Dawn

Easy Polenta with Tomato Sauce

Easy Polenta with Tomato Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring milk and chicken stock to a rolling boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal, making sure there are no lumps. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Pour polenta into the prepared baking dish and spread spaghetti sauce over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

By Jacquita

Italian Bread Bowls

Italian Bread Bowls

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast in 2 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, lightly grease a large bowl. Lightly grease two baking sheets and dust with cornmeal. Set aside.
  4. 4 Add 4 cups flour, oil, and salt to yeast mixture; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined after each addition.
  5. 5 When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place dough into the greased bowl and turn until coated. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Punch dough down and divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 4-inch round loaf; place four loaves onto each prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  8. 8 Whisk egg white and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Brush 1/2 of the egg wash over loaves.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush loaves again with remaining egg wash and continue to bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 more minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  10. 10 Make bread bowls by cutting a 1/2-inch thick slice from the top of each loaf. Scoop out bread in the center, leaving a 3/4-inch thick shell.
  11. 11 Fill bread bowls with hot soup and serve immediately.

By Kerri Skrudland

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, black olives, olive oil, and water.
  2. 2 Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside, and let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size. Punch down. Knead well again, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Let rise for about 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.
  3. 3 Round the dough on kneading board. Place upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel. Let rise until double in size.
  4. 4 While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  5. 5 Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.
  6. 6 Bake loaf at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.

By MARBALET

Chef John's Whole Wheat Ciabatta

Chef John's Whole Wheat Ciabatta

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1050 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the sponge: Stir warm water, flours (all-purpose flour, whole wheat, and rye), and yeast together in a large bowl until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until bubbly and doubled in volume, 5 to 6 hours.
  2. 2 Start the ciabatta: Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, water, sunflower seeds, polenta, flax seeds, salt, and honey into sponge with a wooden spoon until a very sticky dough ball forms, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in volume, 10 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust parchment paper with 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour and cornmeal.
  4. 4 Scrape dough out of the bowl onto a lightly floured work surface; press down to remove air, then form into a smooth oval loaf. Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Dust top of loaf lightly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a baking dish filled with water on the bottom rack of the oven.
  6. 6 Remove plastic wrap from risen dough and mist the top of the dough with water.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven, misting the top of the loaf with water every 8 to 10 minutes, until loaf is golden and sounds hollow when tapped, 30 to 35 minutes total. Transfer bread to a cooling rack and let cool completely before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Cod with Italian Crumb Topping

Cod with Italian Crumb Topping

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a small shallow bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, cheese, cornmeal, oil, italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper; set aside.
  3. 3 Coat the rack of a broiling pan with cooking spray. Place the cod on the rack, folding under any thin edges of the filets. Brush with the egg white, then spoon the crumb mixture evenly on top.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and is opaque all the way through.

By dakota kelly

Lemon Polenta Cake

Lemon Polenta Cake

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 10-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  3. 3 In a separate bowl, combine the almond meal, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Gently fold it into the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
  4. 4 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 90 to 120 minutes.
  5. 5 While the cake is baking, combine the lemon juice and superfine sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat.
  6. 6 Remove the cake from the oven and use a skewer or toothpick to prick holes in the cake. Pour the lemon syrup over the surface. Allow the cake to cool in the pan completely before serving.

By kiminal

Focaccia Alla Genovese

Focaccia Alla Genovese

4.5

Prep
210 min
Cook
35 min
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle yeast over the surface. Let stand until yeast is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the cold water, yeast mixture, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and biga. Stir together using a sturdy wooden spoon.
  3. 3 When the dough comes together, turn out onto a floured surface, and knead vigorously for about 20 minutes. Take a few 1 to 2 minute breaks if you like. The dough will be somewhat sticky until it is fully kneaded. Form dough into a ball. Rub the inside of a clean bowl with oil, and place the dough in it. Turn to coat the ball with oil. Cover with a towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size. This will take about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Punch down the dough by folding the edges into the center and turning it over so the top is once again smooth. Cover the bowl again, and let the dough rise a second time until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently flatten into an 8 inch square using the palms of your hands. Cover and let rise again.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a baking stone in the oven while it preheats. Dust a bakers peel with cornmeal, and gently slide it under the dough square. Use your fingers to make a dimpled surface by pressing them about 3/4 of the way down into the dough. Mist with water.
  7. 7 Sprinkle a little cornmeal over the surface of the baking stone. Slide the square off of the peel onto the baking stone. Mist some water into the hot oven, and quickly shut the door.
  8. 8 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven to cool on a wire rack. Brush the surface with remaining olive oil while the foccacia is still hot.

By THYCOOK

Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone

Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour, brown sugar, warm water, salt, olive oil, and yeast into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  2. 2 Place a pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oven must be preheated for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  3. 3 Deflate dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into 2 loaves. Place loaves seam-side down on a cutting board generously sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until well combined. Brush risen loaves with egg mixture. Make a single long, quick cut down the center of loaves with a sharp knife. Gently shake the cutting board to make sure loaves are not sticking. If they stick, use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen. Slide loaves onto the hot pizza stone with one quick but careful motion.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes.

By Diane Sniffen

Scacce Ragusane (Sicilian Stuffed Flatbread)

Scacce Ragusane (Sicilian Stuffed Flatbread)

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour ⅓ cup warm water into a bowl; sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand to make sure yeast is active, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 1 ½ cups semolina flour, olive oil, and salt to yeast mixture; mix with your hands to form a relatively stiff dough ball, adding more water if needed to bring dough together.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a work surface; knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover with the bowl; let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Uncover dough; knead 3 to 4 minutes. Divide dough into 2 portions; shape each into smooth balls, using damp hands to help smooth out dough, if needed.
  5. 5 Generously dust half a kitchen towel with semolina flour; place dough balls on top. Sprinkle dough ball tops with semolina flour; cover with other half of towel. Let dough rise until almost doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and sprinkle with cornmeal.
  7. 7 Roll out each dough ball on a lightly floured surface into a very thin circle or oval shape.
  8. 8 Combine pizza sauce and basil in a bowl; spread a thin layer of sauce over dough, leaving a 1 inch border. Scatter provolone every few inches over sauce. Fold opposite dough edges toward the middle to form a rectangle; press lightly to flatten slightly. Repeat spreading sauce and scattering provolone over dough.
  9. 9 Fold each end toward the center to make a square shape. Spread with a thin layer of sauce and scatter pieces of cheese on one half. Fold in half, overlapping the edge by about 1 inch. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat filling and folding (Steps 8 and 9) with remaining dough, sauce, and cheese.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until very well browned, 16 to 18 minutes. Some spots may get charred, but this is fine and desirable, since scacce are traditionally cooked in very hot wood-fired ovens. Let rest before slicing and serving, 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Torta Sbrisolona

Torta Sbrisolona

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking pan.
  2. 2 Combine almonds, cornmeal, sugar, flour, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Mix well using a fork.
  3. 3 Pile flour mixture onto a flat work surface, forming a mound. Make a large well in the center; add butter, lard, and egg yolks. Knead vigorously until mixture is combined but crumbly. Spread evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Cut while still warm.

By GJGLAM

Olive Oil Orange Cornmeal Cake

Olive Oil Orange Cornmeal Cake

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan; line with parchment paper. Grease top of paper.
  3. 3 Beat 1 cup sugar, eggs, olive oil, and orange juice together in a large bowl until smooth; add flour, cornmeal, orange zest, baking powder, and salt. Use a whisk to lightly mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining sugar over the top of the batter.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool cake in the pan for 20 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the pan to loosen cake. Invert pan onto a plate to remove cake from pan. Use plate to again invert the cake onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

By The Viking Bunny

Italian Bread Using a Bread Machine

Italian Bread Using a Bread Machine

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place 1 1/3 cups warm water, olive oil, flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by your manufacturer if different. Run the Dough cycle, about 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle cornmeal onto a cutting board. Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and form into two loaves.
  4. 4 Place loaves, seam-side down, onto the cutting board; cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. 6 Beat egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl; brush over risen loaves.
  7. 7 Use a sharp knife to quickly cut one long slash down the center of each loaf.
  8. 8 Gently shake the cutting board to make sure the loaves are not sticking; use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen them if necessary. Slide loaves onto a baking sheet with a quick but careful motion.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Pasta ai Fiori di Zucca (Pasta with Zucchini Blossoms)

Pasta ai Fiori di Zucca (Pasta with Zucchini Blossoms)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
  2. 2 Clean and rinse zucchini blossoms, removing the inner parts (stigma or anthers); coarsely chop the flowers.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water, parsley, and saffron until combined. Add zucchini blossoms and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cornmeal; stir constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Gently fold penne into zucchini blossom mixture and top with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

By robwala

Vegan Baked Polenta with Radicchio

Vegan Baked Polenta with Radicchio

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. 2 Combine vegetable broth and 1 cup water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and keep at a low boil. Pour in unsweetened oat milk and bring to a boil. Sprinkle in cornmeal, whisking constantly to avoid clumps from forming. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring until polenta begins to thicken. Add more water if needed. Stir until polenta has softened and thickened, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and carrot. Saute until vegetables have just begun to soften. Add radicchio and saute until wilted. Season with pepper and turmeric. Cook until vegetables are tender and cooked throughout, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread out 1/2 of the polenta in the greased baking dish. Evenly layer 1/2 of the vegan Gouda and 1/2 of the vegan mozzarella on top. Top with 1/2 of the radicchio mixture. Repeat layers with remaining polenta, cheeses, and radicchio mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage

Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grill corn in the husks, or roast in the oven; cut kernels from cob.
  2. 2 In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onions; reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in water and milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly stir in cornmeal, whisking thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and burning. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes more.
  4. 4 When mixture is thick and the cornmeal is tender, stir in corn, sage and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a large bowl to serve.

By JOE ZARANSKI