Recipe courtesy of Rick Curry

Brother's Bread

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 1 hr 16 min
  • Prep: 30 min
  • Inactive: 1 min
  • Cook: 45 min
  • Yield: 2 loaves

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook combine the yeast and water, mixing slowly until yeast is dissolved. Stir in salt and sugar. Mix well. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Beat for 5 minutes, gradually adding flour until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  3. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic, adding flour as necessary to prevent stickiness.
  4. Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in bowl and turn to coat on all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Alternatively, cover with plastic wrap and let rise slowly in the refrigerator for 10 to 12 hours or overnight.
  5. Line a baking sheet with kitchen parchment or sprinkle with cornmeal.
  6. Punch down the dough. Divide in half, shape into 2 round loaves, and place on the baking sheet. Carve an X in the top of the loaf and spray with vinegar. Place in a cold oven and turn the oven on to 400 degrees F for 45 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.