Bread in the oven
Description
The recipe won't take much time. In summer you especially crave variety in your diet, so why not make Georgian bread “Shoti”, for example, for the picnic you plan to organize outdoors next weekend. It's very easy, see the step‑by‑step recipe. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Dissolve the salt and yeast in warm water.
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Step 3
Add sifted flour.
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Step 4
Knead the dough. Knead by hand for about 10 minutes, stretching the dough and developing the gluten; the dough should become elastic. Form the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and let it proof for 2 hours.
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Step 5
After 2 hours the dough is ready to work. Divide it into 2 parts, shape each into a ball, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
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Step 6
Stretch the dough into a diamond shape, press the center with your palm, and make a hole in the center.
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Step 7
Place the pieces on a baking sheet, preheat the oven to 250 °C, and bake the bread for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 8
The finished bread should be wrapped in a napkin briefly so that it becomes softer, while those who like crunchy crusts can serve it immediately.
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Step 9
The bread is very tasty, aromatic, crunchy. It goes perfectly with greens, vegetables, and meat.