Peasant Bread
Directions
- 1In a large bowl combine three cups of flour, one and a half teaspoons each salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
- 2Add one and a half cups lukewarm water and stir until you have a sticky dough ball.
- 3Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for about two hours or until doubled.
- 4Use two forks to release the dough from the sides of the bowl and shape into a rough ball.
- 5Pour one tablespoon of olive oil over the top and turn the dough to coat.
- 6Transfer the dough to a buttered loaf pan and let it rise for about an hour, until the dough crowns the rim of the pan.
- 7Transfer the pan to a 375°F oven for 45 minutes.
- 8Turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack.
- 9Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 teaspoons sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.5 cups lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Equipment
large bowlloaf panforksovencooling rackknife