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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Longman's Butter Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, bread flour, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the sourdough starter with the water until well combined. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Kneading
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
- 3
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for about 4 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- 4
Shaping the Dough
After the first rise, gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape the dough into a round loaf by folding the edges towards the center and then flipping it over.
- 5
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough into a well-floured proofing basket. Cover with a cloth and let it rise for another 2 hours at room temperature.
- 6
Preheating the Oven
About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F) with a Dutch oven or baking stone inside.
- 7
Scoring and Baking
Once the oven is hot, carefully remove the Dutch oven, place the dough inside, and score the top with a sharp knife to allow for expansion. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the crust is deep brown.
- 8
Cooling
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Longman's Butter Preparation
- 9
Preparing the Butter
In a mixing bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature. Add the sea salt and finely chopped fresh herbs to the butter.
- 10
- 11
Chilling
Transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Roll it into a log shape and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- 12
Serving
Once the butter is firm, slice into rounds to serve alongside the rye sourdough for a delightful pairing.
