French Country Bread 1 Day Recipe | wa's Kitchen

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: commercial yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Commercial yeast is easier to find and quicker to use.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic index sweetener.

Mix bread flour, whole wheat flour, and rye flour in a large bowl.

Dissolve dry yeast in warm water until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add the dissolved yeast and a little bit of honey to the flour mixture.

Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then let rest for 30 minutes.

Add salt and sugar, then knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.

Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl.

Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.

Place the loaf on a floured baking sheet or in a proofing basket.

Cover and let rise for another hour.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a baking stone or steel inside.

Slash the top of the loaf with a sharp knife to create steam vents.

Transfer the loaf to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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