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Ingredients
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Country Bread
Olive Loaf
Porridge
Method
Country Bread
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the bread flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape and Second Rise
Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and let it rise again for another 30-45 minutes.
- 5
Bake
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Olive Loaf
- 6
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Slowly mix in the warm water until a dough forms.
- 7
Incorporate Olives
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, then gently fold in the chopped olives.
- 8
First Rise
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for about an hour until it doubles in size.
- 9
Shape and Second Rise
Shape the dough into a loaf and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.