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    Soft Bread That Isn't Sourdough

    Soft Bread That Isn't Sourdough

    Can you believe this isn't sourdough? It tastes amazing! The combination of bread flour and whole wheat creates incredible depth and flavor. Soft and airy inside with a crispy crust—all without any sourdough starter!

    Soft Bread That Isn't Sourdough

    Ingredients

    • 230 ml water
    • 3 g fresh yeast(or 2 g dry yeast)
    • 220 g bread flour
    • 100 g whole wheat flour
    • 6 g salt

    Instructions

    1. 1
      Mix 230 ml water with 3 g fresh yeast (or 2 g dry yeast) until dissolved.
    2. 2
      Add 220 g bread flour, 100 g whole wheat flour, and 6 g salt. Mix until no dry flour remains—just mix, no kneading needed.
    3. 3
      Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:First Rest (30:00)
    4. 4
      With a wet hand, stretch all 4 sides to the center, then lift and slap the dough back.
    5. 5
      Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Second Rest (30:00)
    6. 6
      Repeat stretch-and-fold. The dough is now much more elastic.
    7. 7
      Let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
      Timer Available:Bulk Rise (2:00:00)
    8. 8
      Gently flatten the dough and form into a long rectangle.
    9. 9
      Roll tightly and seal all edges by pinching. Occasionally fold the sides in to ensure a good size.
    10. 10
      Dust a proofing basket with flour and transfer the loaf seam-side up. Dust the loaf with flour.
    11. 11
      Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour.
      Timer Available:Final Proof (1:00:00)
    12. 12
      Transfer to baking tray and lightly dust with flour for that rustic look.
    13. 13
      Make a deep cut with a sharp blade to help it expand nicely.
    14. 14
      Sprinkle a few drops of water around the bread for steam, cover with another tray, and bake at 220°C for 25 minutes.
      Timer Available:Covered Bake (25:00)
    15. 15
      Remove the top tray and bake 10 more minutes until perfectly crispy.
      Timer Available:Final Bake (10:00)
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