Muffuletta Sandwich Bread
Muffuletta sandwich bread is a round Italian style dense loaf approximately 10″ across with sesame seeds across the top. You’ll be hard pressed to find this outside of Louisiana so making your own, from scratch, is the next best thing. Don’t substitute. That would make your sandwich a poser.
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We worked with a few already developed recipes and found the recipe from King Arthur Flour the best. The density nicely withstands the olive oil and olive salad without getting soggy.
Looking to make an authentic sandwich? Make sure to use this Muffaletta Bread Recipe along with our Olive Salad and Muffaletta Sandwich Recipe!
Muffaletta Bread with Sesame Seeds
Authentic Muffaletta Bread Recipe with Sesame Seeds.
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Servings: 6 People
Calories: 354kcal
Cost: $2
Ingredients
- STARTER DOUGH:
- 1 cup All-purpose or Bread Flour
- ½ cup Water
- ⅛ tsp Yeast
- DOUGH
- All of the starter
- 3 ½ cup All-purpose or Bread Flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Yeast
- TOPPING:
- 1 Egg
- ¼ cup Water
- Sesame Seeds ((to Taste))
Instructions
- Create the start by mixing all 3 ingredients and leaving at room temperature overnight.
- Once the starter is ready, add the dough ingredients to a stand mixer and mix until a cohesive dough is created. The dough will be rough, which is what you want.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 3 hours total. After the 1st hour, deflate the dough and turn over. Repeat at the 2 hour mark.
- After the dough has risen for 3 hours, turn it out onto a floured work area and shape to a 10″ round.
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet and let rise overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Once ready to bake, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 degree fahrenheit.
- Mix 1 egg with 1/4 cup water and whisk until combined. Brush the egg mixture over the top of the bread and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let cool down before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 5mg
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