Saratov Kalach
Description
The baking is simple and quick. An aromatic, fluffy, airy, porous Saratov kalach is not difficult to bake if you are familiar with yeast dough. Bread made at home is much tastier than store‑bought. If you follow all the steps of the recipe, it will definitely turn out for you. Good luck
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making kalach.
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Step 2
Prepare the starter for the bread. Put the yeast into a bowl.
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Step 3
Add 130 ml of warm water to the yeast and stir.
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Step 4
Add 230 grams of flour.
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Step 5
Knead the dough. A pre‑ferment has formed.
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Step 6
Place the starter in a warm place. After 30–35 minutes the starter will increase in volume by two to three times.
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Step 7
I kneaded the dough in a planetary mixer. You can do this in a regular bowl. Place the starter in any deep dish.
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Step 8
Add salt, sugar, refined sunflower oil, and the remaining 270 grams of flour.
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Step 9
Knead the dough.
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Step 10
Place the dough in a warm place for an hour to an hour and a half. During this time, the dough will increase in volume.
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Step 11
Place the ready-to-bake dough into a pan with a diameter of 18–20 cm and a height of 10–15 cm. Just in case, I raised the sides of the pan with baking paper. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30–40 minutes.
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Step 12
Bake the kalach in an oven preheated to 180 °C for 40–45 minutes.
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Step 13
Saratov kalach is ready. Cool the bread and serve.