John Myers
Ingredients for 1 servings:
- 250 g wheat flour, type 405
- 300 g water
- 15 g yeast, fresh
- 420 g wheat flour, type 550
- 150 g water, lukewarm
- 12 g yeast, fresh
- 15 g sea salt, fine
Instructions
Working time approx. 1 hour; Rest time approx. 3 days 2 hours; Total time approx. 3 days 3 hours
Country bread
Mix the first three ingredients together thoroughly. The consistency should be similar to waffle batter. Cover with a damp cloth and place a flat plate on top. Let everything rise at room temperature for at least 2.5 to 3 days. At the end, the dough will be considerably more liquid and will smell strongly of fermentation. Knead the last four ingredients together with the pre-dough for at least 15 minutes. Lightly grease a bowl with a little oil, add the dough, and cover. Let it rest for about 2.5 to 3 hours. Drop the dough onto a floured surface. Dust everything well with flour. Gently and carefully press it to “depuff” it. Shape it into an oval loaf and place it in a well-floured proving basket. Cover with a cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes. Now preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F). During this time, you’ll notice the dough rising nicely. Tip the dough onto a baking sheet, steam the oven, and insert the baking sheet. After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 200°C and bake the bread for another 20 minutes. Steam twice during the first 5 minutes.
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