Norwegian bread
Description
Tasty baked goods for the whole family. The process of making “Norwegian” bread is simple but lengthy. The most important thing is to prepare the necessary ingredients and be patient, following the step‑by‑step instructions. Serve warm or cooled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Add the wheat starter and yeast to water at room temperature. Stir.
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Step 3
Add vegetable oil.
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Step 4
Sift the flour.
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Step 5
Add all remaining ingredients except salt. Knead the dough, let it “rest” for 20 minutes, and after 20 minutes knead in the salt.
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Step 6
After you have incorporated the salt, cover with plastic wrap and let the dough “rest” for another 30 minutes.
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Step 7
After 30 minutes, perform a dough kneading using the “stretch and fold” method.
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Step 8
After the first kneading, let the dough “rest” for another 75 minutes, then do another kneading and place it in the refrigerator for 12–18 hours.
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Step 9
Dough after 12 hours.
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Step 10
Take out the dough, roll it into a ball on a flour‑dusted table, and let it warm up for 40–60 minutes.
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Step 11
Flatten the dough into a sheet, fold one end of the dough toward the center “inward,” and make a puncture with the edge of your palm, securing it.
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Step 12
Shape the bread by rolling it up like a roulade, and pinch the seam well.
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Step 13
Place the dough for proofing seam side up for 1 hour.
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Step 14
After an hour, transfer the bread onto a baking sheet seam side down.
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Step 15
Make cuts with a sharp knife before baking, preheat the oven to the maximum temperature of 250 °C, bake with steam for the first 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 220 °C and bake for another 30–35 minutes.
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Step 16
Transfer the finished bread to a rack to cool completely; do not cut the bread yet, as the baking process is not finished.
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Step 17
After the bread has completely cooled, it can be sliced and enjoyed for its superb flavor. The bread turned out very aromatic, with a crunchy crust, and thanks to the grain additives, also very nutritious.