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Simple Peasant Bread

Very easy-to-make yet tasty bread or roll recipe. Make it as is quickly and with minimal effort or add some additional flavor to compliment any meal.
Prep Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 156 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium or large mixing bowl
  • 1 Bread pan or baking dish Can use any oven safe pan or dish to cook the bread
  • 1 1 or 2 cup measuring cup Will use to measure the water and combine the wet ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour Can also use Bread Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Yeast
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Warm Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour and 1 Teaspoon Salt. Mix well.
  • Add 1 Teaspoon Sugar into 1 Cup Warm Water and stir to mix.
  • Stir 1 Teaspoon Yeast into the water/sugar mixture. Let sit for 1-2 minutes after adding yeast. If the yeast is good, it will bubble. If it doesn't bubble, the least is bad and you will need new yeast.
  • Stir the wet ingredients (water/sugar/yeast) into the dry ingredients (flour/salt). Stir until the wet and dry ingredients are combined only, you don't need to over stir this dough.
  • Cover the bowl and dough with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it sit for 2 hours in a warm location (countertop).
  • After 2 hours, prepare the vessel you will cook your bread in by greasing it (apply a thin coat of butter, non-stick spray, oil, etc. to the inside of the vessel). This can be a bread pan, shaped into balls for rolls, or whatever you decide to do with it.
  • Shape the dough or put it into the vessel. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees (175 C)
  • After the dough has rested for 30 minutes, put it into the oven for about 30 minutes. Based on the shape you are using, it may take 25-40 minutes to bake completely. Check the bread and once it has cooked through, it is done.
  • Remove from oven and set aside to rest until it is room temperature or serve slightly warm. Enjoy!

OPTIONS

  • Italian Style: Add 1 teaspoon basil (can also use oregano or Italian seasoning), 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 teaspoons fresh crushed garlic), mix well into dry ingredients.
  • Sweet: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to dry ingredients (mix well) and 2 teaspoons honey to wet ingredients (mix well).
  • Make it your own: Experiment with adding spices or seasonings to build a flavor profile that will compliment your meal.

Notes

This is very easy to make, cost-effective, flexible, and delicious. It provides a simple foundation for breads or rolls. There are minimal ingredients and steps to make, allowing you to prepare ahead of time so you can have tasty fresh bread for your lunch or dinner!

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 389mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 2mg
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