Country Bread
Embrace the comforting aroma and rustic charm of homemade Country Bread with this simple yet rewarding recipe. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, water, and active dry yeast, this artisan-style loaf delivers a beautifully golden crust and a soft, airy interior. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this country bread involves a straightforward kneading process and two gentle rises to create the perfect texture. Enhance the loaf with decorative slashes for a bakery-style touch before baking it to perfection. With just a handful of ingredients and a little patience, this versatile bread is ideal for pairing with soups, stews, or as the foundation for hearty sandwiches. Try your hand at this timeless classic and let the rich aroma of freshly baked bread fill your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 350 milliliters Warm water (about 105°F/40°C)
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 10 grams Salt
- 5 grams Granulated sugar
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir lightly and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture.
Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon or your hands until a rough dough starts to form.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover the loaf loosely with a kitchen towel and let it rest for another 30 minutes to rise again.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If desired, lightly dust the top of the loaf with some extra flour and make a few shallow slashes across the surface with a sharp knife for decorative purposes.
Place the bread in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3945 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.3 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
