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No-Yeast Sourdough Country Bread (Pain De Compagne)

No-Yeast Sourdough Country Bread (Pain De Compagne) is a breads recipe made with Unbleached White Flour, Water, French Sourdough Starter, and T Salt. Serves 1. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 2 cup
• 2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   (Makes about 2 c or enough for 2 loaves)

2. 2

   About 4-5 c unbleached white flour

3. 3

   Whisk together starter and the water in a large bowl until starter is thoroughly dissolved.

4. 4

   Combine 3 1/2 c flour and the salt in a medium bowl.

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   Using a wooden spoon, gradually fold the flour mixture into the sourdough mixture.

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   Flour the work surface and scrape out the dough.

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   Using a pastry scraper to help fold the dough knead for 10-15 minutes adding more flour as needed.

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   Shape into a ball.

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   Rinse, dry and oil your bowl.

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    Place dough in it and cover with plastic wrap and a towel.

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    Let rise in warm spot for 2 hours.

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    It will rise slightly.

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    Form into a tight, round loaf on a lightly floured surface.

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    Oil a 2 qt bowl and dust with cornmeal.

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    Dust the top of the loaf with flour and place rounded side down in the bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for 8-12 hrs (See Note) or until nearly doubled in bulk.

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    About 30 minutes prior to baking, preheat oven to 400 degrees with a rack in the middle.

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    Gently turn out the dough onto an unoiled baking sheet.

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    Slash across the top with a razor blade or sharp knife.

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    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes spraying a couple of times with water during the first 10 minutes of baking, until loaf is brown and responds to tapping with a hollow sound.

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    Remove from oven and cool on a rack,.