To prepare a delicious homemade bread, the first essential step is to ensure that all the ingredients are ready and at hand. This includes quality flour, fresh eggs, butter, buttermilk, and regular milk, along with salt and baking powder. We start by beating the eggs in a bowl using a whisk until we achieve a homogeneous and frothy mixture. This step will add an airy texture to our bread.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. It is important to ensure that these ingredients are well combined, as the baking powder will help the dough rise during baking. After mixing the dry ingredients, we add the soft butter, cut into small cubes. Using our hands, we gently knead the butter together with the flour until we achieve a texture similar to wet sand.
Subsequently, we add the rest of the ingredients: buttermilk, milk, and the previously beaten eggs. We mix everything by hand until a soft and moldable dough forms. It is not necessary to knead too much, just to ensure that all the ingredients are well integrated. Once we have obtained the dough, we transfer it to a clean work surface, where we shape it into an approximately spherical form.
The dough is divided into two equal parts, each shaped into small spheres. These spheres are then gently flattened with the palm, and their surface is cut deeply in a cross shape, to allow for even baking and to give a rustic appearance. We prepare a large baking tray, lining it with parchment paper, and then place the dough spheres on it. It is important for the dough to be covered with a clean towel and left to rest for 15 minutes, to allow it to relax.
During this time, we preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius, ensuring that the temperature is even. After the dough has had time to rest, we lightly flour it to prevent sticking. The bread will bake for 30-40 minutes, and to check if it is well baked, we insert a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is ready. Once baked, the bread will cool on a rack, where it will continue to reveal its flavors. This freshly baked bread will be delicious served warm, with butter or alongside various dishes.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. It is important to ensure that these ingredients are well combined, as the baking powder will help the dough rise during baking. After mixing the dry ingredients, we add the soft butter, cut into small cubes. Using our hands, we gently knead the butter together with the flour until we achieve a texture similar to wet sand.
Subsequently, we add the rest of the ingredients: buttermilk, milk, and the previously beaten eggs. We mix everything by hand until a soft and moldable dough forms. It is not necessary to knead too much, just to ensure that all the ingredients are well integrated. Once we have obtained the dough, we transfer it to a clean work surface, where we shape it into an approximately spherical form.
The dough is divided into two equal parts, each shaped into small spheres. These spheres are then gently flattened with the palm, and their surface is cut deeply in a cross shape, to allow for even baking and to give a rustic appearance. We prepare a large baking tray, lining it with parchment paper, and then place the dough spheres on it. It is important for the dough to be covered with a clean towel and left to rest for 15 minutes, to allow it to relax.
During this time, we preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius, ensuring that the temperature is even. After the dough has had time to rest, we lightly flour it to prevent sticking. The bread will bake for 30-40 minutes, and to check if it is well baked, we insert a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is ready. Once baked, the bread will cool on a rack, where it will continue to reveal its flavors. This freshly baked bread will be delicious served warm, with butter or alongside various dishes.
Ingredients
for two loaves: - 500 g of freshly sifted white flour and additional flour for dusting the work surface - 11 g of baking powder - 6 g of finely ground sea salt - 85 g of soft butter - 160 g of buttermilk - 160 ml of milk - 2 medium-sized eggs