story 291. our daily bread.

things are slowing

finding a new pace.

waiting

preparing

anticipating.

making it a good time

for baking.

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here, fresh bread

warm from the oven.

lashings of butter & jam.

served on breakfast plates

(from Holland I believe.)

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recipe from unknown source,

easy as can be.

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450g plain flour

350ml water

1g dry yeast

6g salt

 

mix flour, water & yeast with a wooden spoon until combined. add salt & mix again (mixture should be quite sticky).

cover the bowl with plastic wrap & let it prove for 10-14 hours or until it triples in size & looks bubbly.

dust a board & hands with flour & shape the mix into a ball. let it rest for another hour. meanwhile, set oven to 220˚C & place cast iron pot (without lid) to heat up.

put the dough in the pot, cover with lid & bake for 20 mins. remove lid & bake for another 10 mins until crusty & browned.

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lovely to prepare the night before & bake fresh in the morning.