Crispy Bread

Ingredients

• 0.5 cube fresh yeast (21 g)
• 1 pinch sugar
• 500 g wheat flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• flour for working

Instructions

1. 1.

   For the pre-ferment mix the yeast with 2 tbsp lukewarm water and the sugar, then add enough flour until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes (the pre-ferment should show cracks on the surface).

2. 2.

   Add the remaining flour with about 220 ml lukewarm water, salt, oil, and knead with the pre-ferment. Cover and let rise for another ~40 minutes.

3. 3.

   Knead the dough again well and shape it into a long loaf. Make several shallow diagonal slashes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for about 20 more minutes.

4. 4.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C fan (convection). Place a heat‑proof dish of water in the oven.

5. 5.

   Brush the dough with water and bake in the oven for ~45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

6. 6.

   Remove the finished loaf from the oven, allow it to cool, and serve.