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Rustic Farmhouse Loaf

A simple no-knead bread recipe for a rustic farmhouse loaf.

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British
medium
2h 20m
8
vegetarian
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 500 g Flour
  • 7 g YeastWarm yeast mixture
  • 10 g Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Mixed seeds(optional)For topping
Instructions
  1. 1

    Mix yeast with a couple of spoons of flour and warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes to proof.

    10 min

  2. 2

    Mix flour and salt in a warm bowl using a whisk.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Add the frothy yeast mixture and vegetable oil to the flour. Mix with a wooden spoon handle until combined.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 45 minutes.

    45 min

  5. 5

    Wet the work surface and hands. Turn the dough out and give it a few turns to degas. Return to the bowl for a second rise of 30 minutes.

    30 min

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

    15 min

  7. 7

    Transfer the dough to a greased wok or baking tray. Sprinkle with mixed seeds if desired.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, spraying with water halfway through for a crispy crust.

    30 min

  9. 9

    Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

    20 min

Equipment Needed
Whisk
Wooden spoon
Bowl
Wok
Baking tray
Oven
Spray bottle

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