Rustic Country Bread

Name: Rustic Country Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Additional water

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional water

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Add salt, vinegar and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2

Do not knead. Transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes.
3

Stir dough down. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 35 minutes.
4

Preheat oven to 425°. Brush with oil. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown, spritzing twice with additional water.