Mother's Peasant Bread

230 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together four cups of flour, two teaspoons each of salt, sugar, and yeast.
  2. 2Add two cups of lukewarm water and stir to combine.
  3. 3Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until doubled in volume.
  4. 4Use two forks to release the dough from the sides of the bowl.
  5. 5Split the dough in half using forks.
  6. 6Transfer each half to a buttered one-quart glass bowl.
  7. 7Let dough rise again for 20-30 minutes.
  8. 8Transfer to the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown all around.
  9. 9Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 0 butter

Equipment

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