Bauern Brot (Bavarian Bread) Recipe

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Bauern Brot (Bavarian Bread)
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Ingredients:

  • 5 1/2 cups unbleached alltrumps high gluten bread flour (or king wheat bread flour)
  • 2 1/2 cups dark rye flour
  • 3 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp dry yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 22 oz water

Directions:

  1. Mix White flour, Dark Rye into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix dry yeast with 2 teaspoons sugar in separate bowl.
  3. Add in 1/2 cups lukewarm water and mix until the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture in a small indentation in the center of the flour and let sit for 15 minutes covered.
  5. Add in 3 1/4 tsp salt before kneading.
  6. Begin kneading the complete mixture and add in the rest of the lukewarm water (20 fluid ounces) until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl sides. (Add a small bit of flour if too sticky).
  7. Important: Knead for a minimum of 15 minutes, until the dough is smooth and sleek.
  8. Cover and place in a warm spot for about 30 minutes and let rise.
  9. Knead one more time, form into a loaf or ball shape, cover with a damp cloth and place in a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes at 50° C (120 F).
  10. Place Bauernbrot on a baking sheet lightly greased, and brush loaf with water.
  11. Pre-heat oven to 250° C (480 F).
  12. Place bread on the second from bottom rack.
  13. Pour 2 cups of water into a broiler pan on the bottom rack of the oven to create steam. (Careful of the steam!).
  14. Important: Immediately close the door.
  15. After 10 minutes drop the temperature to 190° C (375) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes. (Watch loaf).
  16. Remove bread from oven.
  17. When you tap on the bottom of the Bauernbrot it should sound hollow.
  18. The Bauernbrot is done.
  19. Rub flour onto finished Bauernbrot and let cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.36 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.08g 3%
Sodium 1897.26mg 79%
Potassium 631.32mg 13%
Total Carbs 58.91g 20%
Sugars 2.83g 11%
Dietary Fiber 20.82g 83%
Protein 15.2g 30%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 48.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.64 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.84g 3%
Sodium 764.87mg 79%
Potassium 254.51mg 13%
Total Carbs 23.75g 20%
Sugars 1.14g 11%
Dietary Fiber 8.39g 83%
Protein 6.13g 30%
Iron 1.7mg 23%
Calcium 19.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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