Coppia Ferrarese Is A Cross-Shaped Italian Bread | Regional Eats

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Mix flour, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl.

Add warm water and olive oil to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Divide the dough into two equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a twisted loaf, forming a figure-eight shape.

Place the shaped loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover the loaves and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Brush the loaves with water and sprinkle with sesame and poppy seeds.

Bake the loaves until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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