Valtrompia Canape Bread

Instructions

1. In measuring cup, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast.
2. Let stand 5 minutes stirring occasionally until mixture is foamy.
3. In large bowl, combine milk, butter, and salt.
4. Add yeast mixture to bowl and stir to combine.
5. Add 2 1/2 cups flour and stir.
6. Stir in as much of remaining flour as necessary to form soft dough.
7. Turn onto lightly floured board and knead for 7 minutes.
8. Shape dough into smooth ball.
9. Put into greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
10. Cover with plastic wrap.
11. Place bowl in warm, draft-free place to rise until double in bulk.
12. Punch dough down.
13. Divide dough in half, roll into log 3 to 4 inches shorter than the Valtrompia Bread Tube, and insert in tube.
14. Cap and bake in a preheated 400 degree F.
15. oven for 60 to 70 minutes.
16. Remove from tube to cool.