Roman Sandwich Bread
1 Pkg yeast (1-1/2 Tables) dissolved in
1-1/4 cups warm water
Add:
1 Tables shortening
1 teasp salt
2 Tables sugar
1-1/2 cups unsifted flour
Beat above ingredients for 2 minutes, medium speed or by hand 300 strokes
Add:
1-1/2 cups more flour; blend in with spoon. Cover with cloth; let rise in a warm place (85 deg) until double - about 30 min.
Stir batter down by beating 25 strokes. Spread evenly in greated 9-in square pan. Pat top in shape; brush with egg white glaze (1 unbeaten egg white and 2 tables. water); sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper.
Let rise til double, about 40 min.
Bake at 350 deg 35-40 min
