Yummy Peasant Bread Recipe
Whether you are new to baking bread or a pro, you will love this simple peasant bread recipe. This homemade bread takes time, but is a really easy peasant bread to make at home. Let’s get started!
Servings 10 slices
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water about 110 F
- 2 teaspoons lukewarm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 packages active dry yeast 5 teaspoons
Instructions
- Start by dissolving yeast in 2 1/2 cups of warm water and let it sit for about 10 minutes
- Add salt to 2 tsp. water and let dissolve. Now add 4 cups bread flour to yeast water. Knead for 4 min
- Place in greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, let sit 2 hours in a warm place
- Knead your dough for 2 minutes, then return it to a bowl. Cover it up and let it rise for 1.5 hours
- Remove from bowl and divide into four sections. Gently knead each section until they’re smooth and round. Then, place them on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for 1 hour.
- Bake at 450°F for 25-30 minutes until it’s beautifully golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Allow to coolat least 5 minutes before cutting with bread knife.