Easy Peasant Bread
This easy peasant bread recipe is a no-knead, no-fuss way to make two loaves of delicious bread with minimal effort. It creates a perfectly rustic loaf with a crusty exterior and a soft, chewy interior. It's so simple, even a beginner baker can't go wrong, making it a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to any meal.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 118kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pkg dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 cups flour
- cornmeal
- melted butter
Instructions
- Place yeast, water, sugar, and salt in bowl and stir until dissolved. Add flour and stir until well blended. Do not knead. Cover and let rise until double in size (about 1 hour).
- Remove dough from bowl and place in 2 rounds on a greased cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Let rise an additional hour.
- Brush top on dough with melted butter and bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 2 loaves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg