Peasant Bread
Directions
- 1Combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast in a large bowl.
- 2Add lukewarm water and stir until a sticky dough ball forms.
- 3Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- 4Use two forks to release the dough from the sides of the bowl and shape it into a rough ball.
- 5Pour olive oil over the dough and turn the dough to coat.
- 6Transfer the dough to a buttered loaf pan.
- 7Let the dough rise in the pan for about an hour or until it crowns the rim of the pan.
- 8Transfer the pan to a 375-degree oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- 9Turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack.
- 10Let the bread 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 bowlspatulaforksloaf pancooling rack
Tips
- This bread is great for sandwiches and makes excellent toast.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing to ensure the best texture and avoid a gummy interior.
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