This wonderful Italian bread is named after its “slipper” shape. It is a very wet dough, be careful when you are handling the dough.
3 1/4 cups poolish
3 cups unbleached bread flour
1 3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
6 tablespoons to 3/4 cup water (or substitute milk, buttermilk or olive oil for all or part of the water)
Semolina flour or cornmeal for dusting
Remove poolish from the refrigerator 1 hour before making the dough to take off the chill.
To make...
This easy combination of coconut and chocolate looks decadent but can be made in just minutes. You can also use milk chocolate.
3 cups shredded coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup bitter-sweet chocolate
¾ cup dried fruits – raisins, diced apricots, cherries, mangoes (optional)
½ cup nuts, toasted, and diced (optional)
To toast coconut, preheat the oven to 300°F. Spread coconut on an ungreased baking sheet. After 2 to 3 mintes, toss the coconut with a spatula. Toast another...