Holiday Bread Ahead
1. Make a 2½-inch-long cut crosswise in center of semicircle. Make a 2½-inch-long cut on each side of first cut, angled toward center of flat portion of semicircle, leaving about ¼ to ½ inch of dough intact on each side.
2. Along rounded side of semicircle, make 1-inch cuts evenly spaced to side of each original cut.
3. Stretch dough gently to open cuts; place on prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until dough is puffed and holds an indentation when poked, 25 to 30 minutes.
MILK BREAD GIBASSIER
Makes 10 loaves
A French bread from Provence, the gibassier is flavored with anise, candied orange peel, and orange blossom water. We took this decorative holiday bread one step further, incorporating the milk bread method to create an extra-fluffy
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