Country Bread

A rustic and hearty bread recipe, perfect for homemade baking. It uses whole wheat and bread flour, combined with honey and yeast, yielding a deliciously fresh loaf.

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Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flours, salt, and yeast.

Step 2

Add lukewarm water and honey, mixing till combined.

Step 3

Knead the dough until smooth, then cover it.

Step 4

Let dough rise in a warm place till doubled in size.

Step 5

Deflate the dough gently.

Step 6

Shape into a round loaf, using the work surface for friction.

Step 7

Place shaped dough on parchment paper.

Step 8

Brush with water, then cover with seeds if desired.

Step 9

Cover and let rise for 1-1 1/2 hours or until loaf is puffy.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, make slashes on the loaf.

Step 11

Preheat the Dutch oven and place the bread gently inside.

Step 12

Cover and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the lid and bake an additional 25 minutes.

Step 14

Transfer baked bread to a cooling rack.