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Brot - Germany vs USA Bauernbrot - A Recipe for German Farmer's Bread So far, this is one of the easiest recipes for recreating the German bread experience. This bread uses half white and half whole wheat flours, some sourdough for taste, and caraway seeds. Two rises make this bread light and easy to slice. It's perfect for serving with soup or for Abendbrot. This bread freezes well. Makes one, large Bauernbrot "Laib" or loaf. See larger image Prep Time: 4 hours Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 40 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. white flour (all purpose or bread flour) 2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour (I use white whole wheat flour from King Arthur) 1/2 c. rolled oats 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. caraway seed 1 1/2 tsp. instant yeast 1 c. milk mixed with 1 T. vinegar (sour milk) 1 c. plain yogurt 1/4 c. sourdough culture (optional) 1-2 T. water Preparation: Sourdough Notes: To make sourdough culture beforehand, see this resource. The sourdough culture used in this recipe was started with Goldrush sourdough starter and kept in the refrigerator. It had been fed and then refrigerated one day prior to using. It was taken straight from the refrigerator and mixed with the other ingredients immediately. Dough: Mix flours, oats, salt, caraway and instant yeast together in a large bowl. Add the sour milk, yogurt and sourdough culture and begin mixing. This is easier if you have a stand mixer, but you can do this with a large spoon, too. Mix until dough forms a ball, adding water if needed. The dough should be slightly sticky. Continue kneading, either with the mixer or on a lightly floured board for 5-7 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then knead again for 1 minute. Form into a smooth ball and place in an oiled bowl, turning to coat the top. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and form into a typical long loaf as follows: Degas as little as possible. Pat dough into rectangle. Indent with fingertips down the middle. Fold one third to middle, lengthwise, pulling dough taut on the bottom. Press seam a little to seal. Fold other third to middle (pulling dough taut) and pinch seam closed. Roll over, seam-side down and rock gently while rounding the ends and making loaf longer or fatter, as you wish. Place on parchment paper on a baking sheet or cardboard, dust top with flour and let rise until doubled. About 30 minutes before you plan on baking, slash the top with a sharp razor blade or lamé at least 1/4 inch deep. Heat oven to 500°F for 1 hour prior to baking. Use a baking stone if you have it, according to manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, place an old pan on the bottom rack and set the second rack in the middle. Place the bread on the middle rack (still on the parchment or floured baking pan), pour 2 cups of hot water into the old pan and close the door. Using a spray bottle filled with water, spray the sides of the oven after two, five and seven minutes. Turn oven down to 450°F. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn oven down to 350°F and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until a temperature probe measures 190-200°F or loaf is brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove and let cool 2 hours before slicing. Courtesy of germanfood.about.com Original recipe and link: http://germanfood.about.com/od/bread/r/bauernbrot.htm - - - - - - - - - - - SUBSCRIBE to Germany vs USA on YouTube: http://bit.ly/GERvsUSA_Subscribe SUBSCRIBE to Hinterground on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=germanyvsusa1 Germany vs USA on Facebook http://facebook.com/germanyvsusa Germany vs USA on Twitter https://twitter.com/GermanyvsUSA Germany vs USA on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/germany-vs-usa/id330683570?l=en&mt=2 - - - - - - - - - - - Germany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Jim and Alex, as they learn more about each other's cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and America. Insightful, whimsical, educational and always genuine (not to mention unscripted) the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world. Do you want to learn English or learn German? With these videos it will be a lot easier for you to learn a language while getting to know another culture! Planning on Urlaub in Amerika or holidays in Germany? We have plenty of videos that will help you find your way through Germany and the USA. Check out the travel playlist on our channel! - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our Intro and Outro song "How's the Weather" by "Come On Go With Us": on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/come-on-go-with-us/id685394307?l=en and on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/4JYyv58tp8TfhNDTJbeftJ - - - - - - - - - - - For business inquiries please contact: team[at]alexandjim.com - - - - - - - - - - - ©