Embracing Crunchy Caraway Bread
A flavorful bread infused with caraway seeds and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
- ●1 tsp caraway seedswhole seeds
- ●2 cups all-purpose flourunbleached
- ●1/2 cup crunchchopped
- ●1 tsp yeastactive dry
- ●1 tsp saltfine
- ●1 cup waterwarm
- ●1 tsp sugargranulated
- ●1 eggslarge
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes, or until foamy.
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2. Add flour, caraway seeds, crunch, and salt to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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3. Add eggs and mix until the dough comes together.
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4. Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.
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8. Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
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10. Serve warm, or at room temperature.