This hearty bread recipe delivers a perfect balance of rustic charm and homemade comfort. The dough comes together easily with simple pantry staples like bread flour, warm water, and a touch of sugar to feed the yeast. As it bakes, the loaf develops a golden, crisp crust while the interior remains soft and airy. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, it offers a delightful nutty aroma and subtle crunch. Ideal for slicing fresh from the oven, this versatile bread pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or simply with butter. It is a satisfying, vegetarian-friendly side that brings warmth to any table, making it a reliable favorite for weeknight dinners or weekend brunches.
Catskill Mountain French
Description
This hearty bread recipe delivers a perfect balance of rustic charm and homemade comfort. The dough comes together easily with simple pantry staples like bread flour, warm water, and a touch of sugar to feed the yeast. As it bakes, the loaf develops a golden, crisp crust while the interior remains soft and airy. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, it offers a delightful nutty aroma and subtle crunch. Ideal for slicing fresh from the oven, this versatile bread pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or simply with butter. It is a satisfying, vegetarian-friendly side that brings warmth to any table, making it a reliable favorite for weeknight dinners or weekend brunches.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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Add melted butter, salt, and half of the bread flour to the yeast mixture; stir until combined.
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Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Punch down dough and shape into a loaf; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top of the loaf.
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Let the shaped loaf rise for another 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
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Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 735.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.1g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9792.9mg409%
- Total Carbohydrate 143.3g48%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
- Sugars 2.9g
- Protein 24.8g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
