Authentic European Bread

• 375 ml water
• 8 g dry yeast
• 500 g bread flour
• 10 g salt

Preparation

1. Step 1

   0:31
   Add the water and dry yeast to a bowl and stir until the yeast dissolves.
2. Step 2

   1:03
   Add the bread flour and salt. Mix all the ingredients until combined, moistening any remaining flour at the bottom of the bowl.
3. Step 3

   2:26
   Cover the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Step 4

   2:35
   Wet your hands with water, stretch the dough from the edges and fold it inwards. Lift the dough and pat it gently.
5. Step 5

   3:07
   Cover the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Repeat the same stretching and folding process once more.
6. Step 6

   3:30
   Cover the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1.5 hours.
7. Step 7

   3:49
   Scrape the dough without crushing it. Open the dough with your hands and fold it in the middle. Divide the dough into 2 pieces.
8. Step 8

   4:34
   Shape each piece of dough into bread without crushing or pressing it, retaining the bubble structure. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
9. Step 9

   6:18
   Transfer the shaped dough to a baking sheet. Cover and let it rest in the fridge for 40 minutes.
10. Step 10

    6:47
    Sprinkle flour on the dough and make cuts with a razor. Place a bowl of hot water on the bottom of the oven. Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C / 410°F for 25-30 minutes.