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Peasant Bread
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 2
This breads texture is a cross between focaccia and English muffin bread. It's wonderful toasted and is so easy to make because it requires no kneading.
Ingredients:
1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) package active dry yeast
2 cups warm water, divided
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
poppy seeds or garlic bread seasoning or parmesan cheese or cinnamon sugar, mixture
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar.
3. Add the yeast mixture and remaining 1 cup of warm water; stir until combined.
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. (About 1 hour).
5. Stir dough down.
6. Divide in half.
7. Place each half in a greased 1 quart round casserole or ovenproof bowl.
8. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with topping.
9. Let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 45 minutes.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
11. Remove from pans to cool.
By RecipeOfHealth.com