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Bauernbrot - Farmer's Wheat Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Sun, 14 Oct 2018 16:45:52 -0700
v118.n040.4
* Exported from MasterCook *

                     Bread, Bauernbrot - Farmer's Wheat

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 16    Preparation Time :4:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2           cups  bread flour -- or all purpose
   2 1/2           cups  whole wheat flour -- or KA white whole wheat flour
      1/2           cup  rolled oats
   2               tsp.  salt
   2               tsp.  caraway seed
   1 1/2           tsp.  instant yeast
   1                cup  milk -- mixed with
   1         tablespoon  vinegar -- or sour milk
   1                cup  plain yogurt
      1/4           cup  sourdough -- optional
   1         tablespoon  water -- to 2T

German

Sourdough Notes:
To make sourdough culture before hand, see this resource. The 
sourdough culture used in this recipe was started with Goldrush 
sourdough starter and kept in the refrigerator. It had been fed and 
then refrigerated one day prior to using. It was taken straight from 
the refrigerator and mixed with the other ingredients immediately.

Dough:

Mix flours, oats, salt, caraway and instant yeast together in a large 
bowl. Add the sour milk, yogurt and sourdough culture and begin 
mixing. This is easier if you have a stand mixer, but you can do this 
with a large spoon, too. Mix until dough forms a ball, adding water 
if needed. The dough should be slightly sticky.

Continue kneading, either with the mixer or on a lightly floured 
board for 5-7 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then knead 
again for 1 minute. Form into a smooth ball and place in an oiled 
bowl, turning to coat the top. Cover with a clean dish towel and let 
rise in a warm place until doubled.

Turn out onto a lightly floured board and form into a typical long 
loaf as follows:

Degas as little as possible.

Pat dough into rectangle.

Indent with fingertips down the middle.

Fold one third to middle, lengthwise, pulling dough taut on the bottom.

Press seam a little to seal.

Fold other third to middle (pulling dough taut) and pinch seam closed.

Roll over, seam-side down and rock gently while rounding the ends and 
making loaf longer or fatter, as you wish.

Place on parchment paper on a baking sheet or cardboard, dust top 
with flour and let rise until doubled. About 30 minutes before you 
plan on baking, slash the top with a sharp razor blade or lamé at 
least 1/4" deep.

Heat oven to 500F for 1 hour prior to baking. Use a baking stone if 
you have it, according to manufacturer's instructions.

Otherwise, place an old pan on the bottom rack and set the second 
rack in the middle.

Place the bread on the middle rack (still on the parchment or floured 
baking pan), pour 2 cups of hot water into the old pan and close the door.

Using a spray bottle filled with water, spray the sides of the oven 
after two, five and seven minutes. Turn oven down to 450F. Bake for 20 minutes.

Turn oven down to 350F and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, or 
until a temperature probe measures 190-200F or loaf is brown and 
sounds hollow when tapped.

Remove and let cool 2 hours before slicing.

Makes 1 lg loaf
Serves Approx 16 slices

Description:
   "German Bread with Sourdough and Whole Wheat"
S(Internet Address):
   http://germanfood.about.com/od/bread/r/bauernbrot.htm
Start to Finish Time:
   "4:40"
T(Cook Time):
   "0:40"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 172 Calories; 2g Fat (9.9% 
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
4mg Cholesterol; 283mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2015 - 0325