Bauernbrot
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Preheat oven for 3 minutes and then turn off. This will provide a warm place for proofing.
* Step 2
Mix together sponge ingredients and cover with plastic wrap. Place in warmed oven for 2 hours. Leave plenty of room in the bowl for it to rise.
* Step 3
Combine sponge with remaining dough ingredients in a stand mixer with a dough hook. Move dough to a floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes.
* Step 4
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Proof in warmed oven for 1 hour.
* Step 5
Move dough to floured surface. Deflate and shape dough. Cover with towel and bench rest for 10-15 minutes.
* Step 6
Shape dough one more time and place in a floured banneton, seam side up. Cover with towel and final proof for 45 minutes.
* Step 7
Preheat oven to 475°F and prepare some boiling water for a steam pan.
* Step 8
Place dough, seam side down, on a lined baking sheet. Dust with dark rye (or flour of your choice) and score the top.
* Step 9
Bake for 10 minutes at 475°F, then remove the steam pan. Lower the heat to 425°F and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool uncovered on a wire rack.
Note: if there is a photo you can click to enlarge it
10 Pieces Of Expert Nutrition Advice
1. Start Small
2. Fill Your Plate With Beans and Leafy Greens
3. Focus on Adding—Not Subtracting
4. Taste the Rainbow
5. Prioritize Potassium
6. Eat More Plants
7. Focus on Your Immune System
8. Try the Mediterranean Diet
9. Understand the Impact of Food
10. Guard Your Gut
See more