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Classic Peasant Bread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Proofing, Rising, and Cooling Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
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. Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; stand 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in flour and salt with wooden spoon until shaggy dough forms; cover with plastic wrap and rise at room temperature 2 hours until doubled.
  3. Butter two 1-quart oven-safe bowls; divide dough equally between them. Rise 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F; brush loaf tops with melted butter.
  5. Bake 15 minutes; reduce oven to 375°F and bake another 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  6. Remove from bowls; cool on wire rack at least 10 minutes before slicing.