No-Knead European Peasant Bread Recipe

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No-Knead European Peasant Bread
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  1. Mixing Instructions:.
  2. Mix the yeast and salt with the water in a 5 quart bowl or a lidded (not airtight) food container.
  3. Mix in the remaining dry ingredients without kneading, usings a spoon or a heavy-duty stand mixer with dough hook.
  4. Note: If not using a mixer you may need to use wet hands to incorporate the last bit of the flour.
  5. Cover (not airthight) and allow to rest at room temperature until the dough rises and collapses (or flattens on top), approximately 2 hours.
  6. The dough can be used immediately after rising, however it is easier to handle when cold.
  7. Refrigerate in a lidded (not airtight) container and use over the next 14 days.
  8. Baking Instructions.
  9. Dust the surface of the refrigerated dough with flour and cut off a grape fruit size piece (1 lb.).
  10. Dust with more flour and quickily shape into a ball by stretching the surface of dough around to the bottom on all four sides, roating the ball a quarter-turn as you go.
  11. Place on cornmeal-dusted pizza peel and allow to rise for 40 minutes.
  12. 20 minutes before baking time, preheat oven to 450º F, with a baking stone placed on the middle rack.
  13. Place a cast iron skillet or empty broiler tray on the bottom rack.
  14. Sprinkle loaf liberally with flour and slash the top using a serrated bread knife.
  15. Slide loaf directly onto the hot stone.
  16. Pour 1 cup of hot tap water into the skillet or broiler tray and quickly close the door.
  17. Bake for 35 minutes or until top of crust is dark brown and sounds hollow when thumped.
  18. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  19. Allow to cool before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1002.82 Kcal (4199 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.04g 5%
Sodium 3760.45mg 157%
Potassium 611.99mg 13%
Total Carbs 208.5g 69%
Sugars 0.61g 2%
Dietary Fiber 13.08g 52%
Protein 30.32g 61%
Iron 14.5mg 80%
Calcium 53.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 344.21 Kcal (1441 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.04g 5%
Sodium 1290.74mg 157%
Potassium 210.06mg 13%
Total Carbs 71.57g 69%
Sugars 0.21g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4.49g 52%
Protein 10.41g 61%
Iron 5mg 80%
Calcium 18.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.5
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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