Rustic German Bread - Black Forest Style Country Bread

Method8 steps · about 2 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: In a large bowl blend flour (2 cups), salt (1 tbsp.), yeast, and bread spice.

   Uses 2 cups white flour · 1 1/4 cups wheat flour · 1 cup rye flour · 1 tbsp. coarse Kosher salt · 1 tbsp. instant yeast · 1 tbsp. bread spice blend

2. 2

   Step 2: Add honey (1 1/2 tbsp.) and warm water (1 1/3 cups) and knead for about 5 min.

   Uses 1 1/2 tbsp. honey · 1 1/3 cups warm water

3. 3

   Step 3: Allow dough to rest for about 10 min.

   Uses kneaded country bread dough

4. 4

   Step 4: Form the bread and cover with clean kitchen towel.

   Uses rested dough

5. 5

   Step 5: Allow to rest for about 1 hour.

   Dough proof · 60 minUses shaped country loaf

6. 6

   Step 6: Preheat the oven to 425 Fahrenheit.

7. 7

   Step 7: Generously spray water on the floor of the oven and bake the bread for 10 min.

   Bake bread · 10 minUses proofed country loaf

8. 8

   Step 8: Then reduce the heat to 375 and bake for an additional 20 - 30 min.

   Bake reduced heat · 30 minUses partly baked country loaf