Basic Crusty Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 tbsp. dry active yeast
2 cups very warm water
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp. salt
3 cups flour

Directions:

In a large bowl or bowl of a heavy-duter mixer dissolve the yeast in the water for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the first 3 c. of flour and the salt.
Beat well, cover with plastic wrap and let this rise 2 hours in a warm spot OR overnight in the refrigerator.
Stir in the last 3 c. flour a little at a time, adding only as much as necessary to make a kneadable dough.
Knead the dough 10-15 minutes. Add a little more flour as needed, but be careful not to make the dough too dry- it should be moist but not sticky, and very pliable.
Place the dough in a large lightly-oiled bowl, cover well and let rise at room temperature until doubled.
Punch the dough down and divide it in half.
Shape the dough into 2 long loaves.
Place on a non-stick or lightly-oiled cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
Sprinkle the tops with flour, cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place a shallow pan of hot water in the bottom of the oven.
Slash the loaves in several places.
Spray with water from a plant mister. Bake 5 minutes. Spray again. Bake 5 more minutes. Spray again. Bake 5 more minutes. Remove the pan of water at this point.
Bake 15-20 minutes more.
Remove bread from pans and cool on racks.
Makes 2 loaves, 16 slices each.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	135.83 Kcal (569 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.03g	5%
Sodium	458.75mg	19%
Potassium	42.81mg	1%
Total Carbs	24.07g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.86g	7%
Protein	2.88g	6%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	44.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	269.5 Kcal (1128 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.01g	5%
Sodium	910.21mg	19%
Potassium	84.94mg	1%
Total Carbs	47.76g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.69g	7%
Protein	5.71g	6%
Iron	3.6mg	10%
Calcium	89.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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