English bread
Description
The baking is simple and quick. Preparing English bread takes quite a bit of time, as the dough needs to rise properly before baking. But if you decide to make it, the final result will not disappoint you. The baked bread turns out excellent and delicious. Try making authentic English bread at home.
Instructions
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Step 1
Sift the flour and add salt to it. Mix the yeast with 150 ml of warm water (30 degrees). Pile the flour into a mound, make a depression in the center, pour the yeast mixture into it, then add the remaining water. Knead the dough for 10–15 minutes. Transfer it to a container greased with vegetable oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 5 hours at a temperature of 15–20 degrees.
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Step 2
Place the risen dough onto the table and knead for 5-10 minutes. Cover again with plastic wrap and let rest for another 2 hours.
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Step 3
Divide the dough in half, roll out each part into a 2.5 cm thick sheet. Fold the two top corners toward the center.
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Step 4
Roll the sharp corner towards the center and shape the bread (baguette shape).
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Step 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place two loaves of bread on it. Mix 30 ml of water with 1/2 tsp of salt, then brush the bread with this mixture.
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Step 6
Sprinkle the bread with poppy seeds. Make several cuts with a sharp blade or knife. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 250 degrees. Then reduce the temperature to 200 degrees and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 7
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.