Wheat grain bread
Description
The baking process is simple and quick. Thanks to its unique composition, where whole grain wheat flour makes up the majority of the dough, the bread will be rich in nutrients and fiber. Moreover, the bread is made with a sourdough starter, which is healthier than yeast. This recipe is one of the easiest bread recipes, so even a kitchen beginner can handle it. Remember to use ingredients at room temperature for this baking. The baked goods are ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the starter: mix water with the starter culture, stir well. Add sifted flour and mix again thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 8 hours.
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Step 2
2. Place the starter dough into the bowl of a mixer, add water, salt, and sifted flour. Knead the dough for 5 minutes at speed 2. Shape the dough into a ball, transfer it to a bowl greased with vegetable oil.
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Step 3
3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 3-4 hours. Place the dough onto a floured surface. Shape the dough into an oval: stretch the dough into a thick round.
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Step 4
4. Fold one edge of the dough to the center, then fold the opposite edge to the center. Fold the dough in half and seal the seam. Turn the dough seam-side up and gently roll it. Dust the proofing basket with flour and place the dough in it with the seam facing up.
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Step 5
5. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1-1.5 hours. Place the dough onto parchment paper seam side down, make slashes, and shake off excess flour.
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Step 6
6. Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 180-200 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool the bread on a wire rack.