Peasant Bread Recipe

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Ingredients
8
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Nutrition
776
Calories
Total time
460
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup water (75- f.)
  • 1/2 tsp dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp dry yeast
  • 5 -6 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil , for top of raising dough

Directions:

  1. Starter: The water should be at room temperature.
  2. Combine the water and yeast in a small bowl.
  3. Let stand I minute, then stir until yeast is dissolved.
  4. Add the flour.
  5. Stir vigorously for about 100 strokes.
  6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap.
  7. Place in a warm (75 F) place until mixture is bubbly (2 –10 hours).
  8. Place the starter into a large (6-quart+) bowl.
  9. Dough: Add the water and yeast to starter.
  10. Add 1 cup, of flour and stir until it is well combined.
  11. Add the salt and only enough of the remaining flour to make a thick dough that is difficult to stir.
  12. Turn the sticky dough out on a floured work surface.
  13. Dip your hands in flour then knead the dough by pushing it down and forward with the heel of one hand, then pulling back from the top and folding the dough over with the other.
  14. Gradually add the remaining flour as you knead for 15 minutes.
  15. Dough will be strong and slightly sticky and will spring back when poked.
  16. Shape dough into a ball.
  17. Return dough to the bowl that has been coated with olive oil.
  18. Brush top of dough with a bit of olive oil,.
  19. Cover with a clean damp towel and place in a warm place until doubled in volume.
  20. Deflate the dough, place on lightly floured work surface.
  21. Knead briefly.
  22. Cut dough into 2 equal pieces.
  23. Knead briefly.
  24. Shape each piece into a tight ball.
  25. Place on a greased baking sheet.
  26. Cover with a clean damp towel and put in a warm place until doubled in volume.
  27. Preheat oven to 450 F and place oven racks to center of oven.
  28. Place a pan of water under the rack where the loaves will bake.
  29. Using a sharp knife score the loaves with cuts 1/4- to 1/2-inch deep along the surface.
  30. Place loaves in the hot oven.
  31. Bake for about 20 minutes.
  32. Reduce heat to 400 degrees F and bake another 15 to 20 minutes.
  33. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1/2 hour.
  34. Brush tops with a bit more olive oil if you wish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 775.55 Kcal (3247 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.59g 39%
Sodium 3293.95mg 137%
Potassium 243.27mg 5%
Total Carbs 121.31g 40%
Dietary Fiber 13.59g 54%
Protein 15.58g 31%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 368.9mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.39 Kcal (1145 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.02g 39%
Sodium 1161.17mg 137%
Potassium 85.76mg 5%
Total Carbs 42.77g 40%
Dietary Fiber 4.79g 54%
Protein 5.49g 31%
Iron 2.7mg 43%
Calcium 130mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.8
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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