Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Bread Recipes

Portuguese Crusty Homemade Bread

Portuguese crusty homemade bread recipe (receita de pão caseiro crocante), a rustic, chewy, and airy loaf with a crisp, golden crust.
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Portuguese Crusty Homemade Bread
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In2 h 45 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings3

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)
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)
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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

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Lisa Corbin
Lisa Corbin
Please explain Instruction line 3: mix flour without well kneading
2 months ago, Thursday, July 11, 2024
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Eddy
Sorry, I messed up, it is fixed now.
2 months ago, Thursday, July 11, 2024
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