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Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
Whipped Butter Ingredients
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead Dough
Mix with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Shape it into a round loaf.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped loaf on a baking sheet, cover it, and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- 8
Preheat Oven
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 9
Bake Bread
Once the loaf has risen, bake it in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- 10
Cool
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
Whipped Butter Preparation
- 11
Soften Butter
In a mixing bowl, let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until softened.
- 12
Whip Butter
Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the softened butter until it is creamy and fluffy.
- 13
- 14
Serve
Transfer the whipped butter to a serving dish and enjoy with the freshly baked rustic bread.