Yum Portuguese Crusty Homemade Bread


Ingredients
500g all-purpose flour (4 cups)10g active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)10g salt (1 2/3 teaspoons)400ml warm water (1 3/4 cups)
Preparation

  1. Mix the yeast with the water until dissolved and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, place the flour and salt, make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix the flour well without kneading.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 2 to 3 hours.
  5. On a floured surface, place the dough and stretch one end towards the center, then the other and repeat 3 to 4 times.
  6. Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Place the dough on a flour-dusted baking sheet, make a superficial cut on top, and bake at 230°C (450°F) for about 30 minutes, depending on your oven.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Novelo de Arte

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In2 h 45 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings3