Rustic Country Bread Recipe

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Rustic Country Bread
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast, milk, sugar, 1/4 cup semolina flour, whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup bread flour.
  2. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 12 to 24 hours.
  4. Place dough in a large bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a paddle.
  5. Add remaining yeast, water, salt, butter and 1 cup bread flour.
  6. Beat at medium speed 3 minutes, or until smooth.
  7. Add remaining flour at low speed, 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough is formed.
  8. Dough will just clear sides of bowl.
  9. (Process can also be done by hand in a large bowl.) Switch to a dough hook and continue mixing about 3 to 4 minutes, adding flour 1 Tablespoon at a time.
  10. (If kneading by hand, turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead 5 to 7 minutes, adding flour 1 Tablespoon at a time as necessary.) Dough should barely hold its shape.
  11. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat.
  12. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until tripled, about 2 hours.
  13. Gently deflate dough, turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and form into a round ball or oblong loaf.
  14. Roll lightly in flour and place on a baking sheet sprinkled with semolina flour.
  15. (Or, place dough in a greased 12 x 5 x 3 1/2 loaf pan.) Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until puffy, about 45 minutes.
  16. Preheat oven to 475° for at least 30 minutes.
  17. Make a slit in top of loaf with a serrated knife.
  18. Bake at 475° for 10 minutes, 400° for 15 minutes, and 325° for 20 to 30 minutes.
  19. Loaf is done when slightly domed and browned.
  20. Cool on a rack.
  21. Makes 1 large loaf.
  22. Note: Dough can also be shaped into flatbread, breadsticks or rolls.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 655.37 Kcal (2744 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.88g 14%
Cholesterol 16.49mg 5%
Sodium 430.13mg 18%
Potassium 272.4mg 6%
Total Carbs 122.21g 41%
Sugars 6.98g 28%
Dietary Fiber 4.16g 17%
Protein 21.07g 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 105mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 221.51 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 5.57mg 5%
Sodium 145.38mg 18%
Potassium 92.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 41.31g 41%
Sugars 2.36g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 17%
Protein 7.12g 42%
Iron 2.2mg 36%
Calcium 35.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 13
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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