Peasant Bread

Name: Peasant Bread
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 c. warm water, divided; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 c. whole wheat flour; 2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 c. warm water, divided
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
2

In a large bowl, combine flours, salt and sugar.
3

Add the yeast mixture and remaining water; stir until combined.
4

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5

Stir dough down.
6

Divide in half. Place each half in a greased 1-quart casserole or ovenproof bowl. Brush tops with butter or margarine.
7

Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
8

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