To prepare a delicious and fragrant bread, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. You will need 500 grams of flour, 300 ml of lukewarm water, 10 grams of salt, 7 grams of dry yeast, and a tablespoon of sugar. In a large bowl, combine the flour with the salt and sugar, mixing well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed. In a separate container, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water, letting it sit for a few minutes until it becomes frothy. This is a sign that the yeast is active and ready to do its job.
Add the yeast-water mixture to the dry ingredients and start mixing with a spatula or by hand. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If necessary, you can add a little more flour, but be careful not to overdo it, as the dough should remain moist. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in volume.
Once the dough has risen, prepare the oven. Preheat it to 220 degrees Celsius. It is essential to have a cast iron or ceramic pot, which you will place in the oven to heat up. Place a baking sheet on the work surface and turn the risen dough onto it, forming a ball or desired shape. This will help with easier handling of the dough and placing it in the pot.
When the oven has reached the desired temperature and the pot is hot, carefully remove the pot from the oven. Place the dough inside the pot, cover it with a lid, and put everything back in the oven. Let it bake for 35 minutes, so that the steam generated by the pot helps achieve a crispy crust and a fluffy crumb. After 35 minutes, remove the lid and let the bread brown for another 10-15 minutes until it becomes golden and appetizing.
When the bread is ready, take it out of the pot and place it on a rack to cool. Now all that’s left is to enjoy the fantastic aroma of freshly baked bread, perfect for savoring with butter or as a base for delicious sandwiches. This simple yet amazing recipe will turn every meal into a feast of flavor!
Add the yeast-water mixture to the dry ingredients and start mixing with a spatula or by hand. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If necessary, you can add a little more flour, but be careful not to overdo it, as the dough should remain moist. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in volume.
Once the dough has risen, prepare the oven. Preheat it to 220 degrees Celsius. It is essential to have a cast iron or ceramic pot, which you will place in the oven to heat up. Place a baking sheet on the work surface and turn the risen dough onto it, forming a ball or desired shape. This will help with easier handling of the dough and placing it in the pot.
When the oven has reached the desired temperature and the pot is hot, carefully remove the pot from the oven. Place the dough inside the pot, cover it with a lid, and put everything back in the oven. Let it bake for 35 minutes, so that the steam generated by the pot helps achieve a crispy crust and a fluffy crumb. After 35 minutes, remove the lid and let the bread brown for another 10-15 minutes until it becomes golden and appetizing.
When the bread is ready, take it out of the pot and place it on a rack to cool. Now all that’s left is to enjoy the fantastic aroma of freshly baked bread, perfect for savoring with butter or as a base for delicious sandwiches. This simple yet amazing recipe will turn every meal into a feast of flavor!
Ingredients
450 g flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 200 g yogurt, 170 ml milk