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italian peasant bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
Vancouver, BC

Surprisingly good considering there is no kneading. Definitely worth doing.

(1 rating)
yield 1 loaf
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For italian peasant bread

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How To Make italian peasant bread

  • 1
    Ingredients 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 cups water (lukewarm, 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit) 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2
    Directions 1. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Blend in rest of ingredients except butter. 2. Shape into one large round loaf. Place on a greased cooking sheet and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour). Brush with melted butter. 3. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 25 minutes, or until it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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