Peasant Bread

Name: Peasant Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar. Add the yeast mixture and remaining water; stir until combined. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2

Stir dough down. Divide in half. Place each half in a greased 1-qt. round casserole or ovenproof bowl. Brush tops with butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
3

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove from pans; serve warm if desired.