Yeast dough with water
Description
This dough can be used not only for baking bread, but also for pies, buns, and other baked goods. It works especially well for making famous French bread. The preparation process is lengthy, as the dough needs time to infuse. Don't be lazy—be patient. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift the flour into a bowl, then add the instant dry yeast. Do not mix the yeast with the flour.
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Step 2
2. Heat the water to room temperature, make a depression in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in part of the water.
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Step 3
3. Stir with a wooden spoon and gradually add water.
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Step 4
4. Continue adding water and mix the dough in the bowl with a spoon.
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Step 5
5. As soon as you notice the dough starting to pull away from the edges, it's a sign that the dough is ready to be kneaded by hand.
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Step 6
6. Transfer the dough from the bowl onto a table with a small amount of flour and knead it by hand for about 5-8 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Transfer the dough to a bowl and coat it with vegetable oil on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest for 60-90 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it briefly with your hands, then return it back to the bowl and refrigerate overnight. The dough is ready; you can use it for baking.