Darnitsky bread according to GOST

Description

Homemade baked goods for tea. The bread turns out excellent, crispy and aromatic. After baking, it is advisable to let the bread cool, covering it with a towel, and brush the crust with cold water to make it softer. This bread is perfect for soups as well as for sandwiches. Be sure to try making it at home—you'll definitely be satisfied. Serve cooled or slightly warm.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Dissolve the yeast in water, then pour the yeast water into the starter and mix thoroughly.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Sift rye and wheat flour, add to the starter. Mix and add water if necessary. Then cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   After this time, add salt to the dough and knead it. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled dish. Set aside for 1.5 hours.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 240 degrees. Grease the bread baking pan with vegetable oil. Roll out the prepared dough and shape it into a log. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 40–80 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Before baking, brush the surface of the bread with a mixture of starch and water (1 tsp per 100 g of water). Bake the bread for 45–55 minutes, with steam humidification during the first 15–20 minutes of baking. Then ventilate the oven and reduce the temperature to 220 degrees.