Wheat-rye bread
Description
The recipe won't take much time. They say misfortune passes by a house that smells of bread. Want to test it? Start baking bread. But don't rush. I prefer to leave the dough kneading to the machine, while I enjoy baking a golden-brown loaf in the oven. Different types of flour and flax seeds will make the bread not only tastier, but also healthier.
Instructions
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Step 1
Load the ingredients into the bread machine pan according to the instructions. Be sure to sift the flour to enrich the dough with oxygen and ensure better rising. Use 3 tablespoons of butter, setting aside one for shaping. Start the dough kneading program. Alternatively, you can knead the dough in a food processor or with a mixer using a dough hook attachment. Of course, you can also knead the dough by hand.
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Step 2
The finished dough is dense and pliable.
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Step 3
Let it rise until doubled in volume. Then knead again and let it rise once more. This is how the dough turned out in the end: definitely tripled in size.
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Step 4
Slightly knead the risen dough, divide it into two parts, and shape two loaves. To do this, stretch the dough with oiled hands into a sheet about a couple of centimeters thick. Then fold the long sides over one another, pressing down each fold. Next, roll the dough into a wide log and shape it into a ball with your hands. Smooth out all seams and tuck them underneath.
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Step 5
Place the bread on a baking sheet; I use a silicone baking mat. Let it rise, then make diagonal slashes. Put the bread in an oven preheated to 50°C (122°F), and splash a glass of hot water onto the oven floor. Let the bread rise with steam until doubled in size. Then bake at 200°C (392°F) until golden brown. To check if the bread is done, remove it from the oven and tap the bottom. A ready loaf will produce a hollow sound and will feel very light.
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Step 6
After baking, the bread should be "washed" with cold water and loosely covered with a linen towel. Let it cool completely and rest overnight. This allows the bread to fully develop its flavor.
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Step 7
Can you say how many servings are in a loaf of bread? Personally, I can't. The bread is so delicious that almost half of it disappears right away, just with milk.