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Classic Peasant Bread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter melted (for brushing)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 2 hours until doubled in size.
  3. Grease two 1-quart oven-safe bowls with butter. Divide dough in half and place each half into a prepared bowl. Let rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush tops of loaves with melted butter.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  6. Remove from bowls and cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.