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May 18, 2009 - 6:37pm
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Parmigiano Reggiano loaf (a/k/a Hamelman's Cheese Bread)

"Cheese Bread" is a rather drab description of this strongly flavored bread, so I decided to give it the name of the cheese I used.  



The overall formula (which includes a stiff levain) is:


Bread flour - 100%


Water - 60%


Olive oil -  5%


Salt -  1.5%


Yeast -  1% (or half that amount if you plan to retard the bread overnight)


Parmesan cheese -  20%


Half the cheese is cubed and half grated, then added to the dough after it has been mixed to moderate gluten development.



I was unable to retard the dough overnight because of lack of refrigerator space.  


The bread was wonderful lightly toasted and served with a breakfast egg.  It would be a terrific accompaniment with spaghetti, as well as broiled with a bit of garlic, olive oil, sliced tomatoes, and maybe a dash of fresh mozzarella.  



Am betting it will also make excellent croutons and bread crumbs.


This is a great recipe for a special occasion and the quality of the cheese you use will have a major effect on the result.  


Only one caveat:  it will make one very lousy PB&J!


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