Crusty and Rustic Portuguese Artisan Bread Recipe
This crusty and rustic Portuguese artisan bread delivers a crackly crust, soft interior, and deep wheat flavor that feels straight from a village bakery. A traditional, simple bread that's loved by everyone and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant dry yeast and mix well.
- Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the water.
- Mix everything with a spoon, there is no need to knead.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for 8 hours at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 480°F (250°C).
- Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper dusted with flour.
- Shape it into a ball (add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky).
- Place it in a preheated oven safe heavy pot, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t overbrown.
Note: This recipe does not use active dry yeast, please make sure you only use "instant dry yeast".
Adapted from a Recipe by: Francisco Amaral
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