Want to rediscover the authentic taste of country bread like in the bakery? This recipe from homemade bread with natural sourdough allows you to make a rustic round bread with a crispy crust and a soft crumb. Easy to prepare, even without Thermomix, this bread will delight the whole family.
Ingredients :
- 500g of T65 wheat flour (or mixture for special breads)
- 100g of natural leaven (or 20g of fresh yeast baker)
- 300ml lukewarm water
- 10g of salt
- Optional: seeds (flax, sunflower) for topping
Preparation :
1. Preparation of sourdough (if you don’t already have one):
- Mix 50g of flour with 50ml of lukewarm water in a jar.
- Cover with a cloth and leave to ferment at room temperature for 24 hours.
- Repeat for 5 days until the mixture is bubbly and slightly sour. Your fermented dough is ready.
2. Preparation of the dough:
- In a large bowl (or the bowl of Thermomix), mix the flour and salt.
- Add the leaven (or the fresh yeast crumbled) and lukewarm water.
- Mix until you obtain a homogeneous paste. If you are using a Thermomix, mix for 5 minutes in kneading mode.
3. Kneading:
- If kneading by hand, work the dough for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Form a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature, until the dough doubles in volume.
4. Shaping the bread:
- Punch down the dough by gently pressing it with your hands.
- Shape it into one round bread or a loaf (elongated bread) according to your preference.
- Place the bread on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or in a cast iron casserole dish for standard baking pressure cooker bread.
- Cover and let sit for 1 additional hour.
5. Cooking:
- Preheat your oven to 240°C with a dish of water at the bottom to create steam.
- Sprinkle the bread with flour and make incisions on the top with a blade.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 240°C, then lower the temperature to 200°C and continue cooking for 25 to 30 minutes.
- The bread is done when it sounds hollow when you tap the bottom.
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Tips and tricks:
- Homemade bread : Making your own bread allows you to control the ingredients and avoid additives.
- Sourdough : Using a natural leaven provides a unique flavor and better preservation.
- Special breads : Personalize your bread by adding seeds, dried fruits or mixing different flours.
- Thermomix : This device makes kneading and mixing the dough easier.
- Home bakery : With a little practice, you will obtain bread worthy of an artisan baker.
Why is this recipe essential?
Country bread is a timeless classic, appreciated for its thick crust and honeycomb crumb. Making this recipe at home, without a sophisticated robot, allows you to reconnect with the baking tradition and enjoy authentic, healthy and delicious bread.
