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Lenten Village Bread
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Crusty country loaf
Any fast dayPrep 20 minCook 40 minServes 10Plus 3 hours rising
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix everything into a sticky dough and knead 10 minutes, until smooth and springy.
- Cover and let it rise 2 hours until doubled.
- Shape into a round loaf, put it on a floured tray and rise 45 minutes more.
- Slash the top and bake at 230°C (450°F) for 35 to 40 minutes, with a tray of water in the oven for the first 15 minutes.
Tip. Just flour, water, yeast and salt, so it fits every fast day.
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