An Italian high-hydration bread made with a preferment, known for its open crumb, thin crust, and rustic shape.
35 min prep 25 min cook 865 min rest
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Mix 1.5 cups flour, 0.75 cups water, and half the yeast for the preferment.
Cover and leave at room temperature for 12 hours, until bubbly.
Add the remaining flour, water, yeast, and salt to the preferment and mix for 6 minutes into a sticky dough.
Place in an oiled bowl, fold twice at 45 minute intervals, and let rise for 90 minutes total.
Turn onto a cornmeal-dusted surface and gently divide into 2 rectangular loaves.
Proof on a tray for 35 minutes.
Bake with steam at 230°C for 23 minutes.
Cool for 20 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tip: The dough is sticky; do not add extra flour, wet your hands and fold instead.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice warm and serve with olive oil, tomato, and white cheese.
~260
kcal calories
8
g protein
50
g carbs
3
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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