Shepards Bread A Basque Recipe

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Shepards Bread A Basque Recipe
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  1. In a glass, plastic or crockery bowl combine the starter, 1/1/2 c warm water and 2 cups white flour. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place overnight or up to 24 hours.
  2. Add yeast, 1/4 c warm water, honey, salt and soft butter to the sponge and beat well. Add 2 cups of the remaining four and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or at least 200 strokes by hand.
  3. Slowly add the rest of the flour, stopping when the dough is stiff enough to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding a small amounts of flour as needed.
  5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turn it to oil all of surface of dough or brush remaining surface with melted butter. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rise until doubled i in bulk.
  6. When doubled, punch dough down, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead a few times, diivide into two pieces, cover, and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Form the pieces into two circular bubbles and placed on a buttered baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Brush the tops and sides of the loaves with melted butter, cover, and let rise again until almost doubled.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the bottoms of the loaves sound hollow when tapped. About 10 minutes before they should be done, brush the loaves with a glaze of whole egg beated with 2 T water or milk.
  8. Cool or rack.
  9. Cut into wedges like a pie and ser with sour cream, butter or cheese.
  10. Makes 2 leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2101.15 Kcal (8797 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.74g 15%
Sodium 1826.05mg 76%
Potassium 653.85mg 14%
Total Carbs 443.99g 148%
Sugars 38.3g 153%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g 51%
Protein 52.37g 105%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 32.7mg 182%
Calcium 139.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.98 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.19g 15%
Sodium 223.34mg 76%
Potassium 79.97mg 14%
Total Carbs 54.3g 148%
Sugars 4.68g 153%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 51%
Protein 6.41g 105%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 4mg 182%
Calcium 17.1mg 14%

* 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

  • 42
    Points
  • 54
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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