Preparation

French/Italian Program | Delay Start Timer: Yes

1. Put all the dough ingredients in the order listed in the bread pan fitted with the kneading paddle. Secure the bread pan in the Cuisinart® Custom Convection Bread Maker. Put the mix-ins in the Automatic Mix-in Dispenser.
2. Press Menu to select the French/Italian program. Press Loaf Size and Crust Color to select both size and crust preference. Press Confirm to confirm choices and then press Start/Stop/Pause to begin the program.
3. If desired, when the paddle signal sounds, press Start/Stop/Pause to pause the unit; remove the dough and kneading paddle, reshape the dough, and replace in the bread pan. Press Start/Stop/Pause to continue. (Note: This is a recommended step when preparing the 1-pound loaf due to the shortened height of this bread.)
4. When the cycle is complete, remove the bread pan from the machine and transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

*To roast garlic: Heat oven to 400°F. Trim the top from a bulb of garlic, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and then wrap in aluminum foil. Roast for about 45 minutes until soft. Roasted garlic cloves should easily release when the bulb is squeezed.

To Prepare Using Rapid Program

1. Prepare ingredients for the 1- or 1½-pound loaf (this is not recommended for a 2-pound loaf), replacing the yeast with 1½ teaspoons of rapid-rise yeast for the 1-pound loaf or 2¼ teaspoons of rapid-rise yeast for the 1½-pound loaf. Secure the bread pan in the unit and press Menu to select the Rapid program.
   Press Start/Stop/Pause to begin the program and then continue with Step 3 in recipe above.