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Pão Alentejano (Alentejo Rustic Bread)

A recipe from Portugal.

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Pão Alentejano (Alentejo Rustic Bread)

Nutrition (per serving)

240Calories
8 gProtein
46 gCarbs
3 gFat
1 gSugar
600 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 800 g Strong white bread flour
  • 550 ml Water (room temperature)
  • 16 g Salt
  • 20 g Fresh yeast

Method

  1. Dissolve yeast in a little of the water. Mix flour and salt in large bowl. Add yeast water and remaining water. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic (dough is quite wet). Cover and let rise 2-3 hours until doubled, folding once or twice during rise.
  3. Preheat oven to 250°C with baking stone or tray. Shape into large round loaf, place on floured peel or tray. Slash top deeply. Bake 40-50 minutes until dark golden and hollow-sounding. Cool completely before slicing.

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