Homemade rustic bread for breakfast lunch or dinner is easy to make using only 5 ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
What is rustic bread.
Rustic bread is usually baked at a higher temperature which results in a thicker crust.
I like to use a thermometer just to make sure it s not too hot.
I m doing a technical writing course and my class project is to write a small introduction to bread baking with the goal of giving curious amateurs enough information about bread chemistry and procedures to allow them to bake a good loaf of bread without depending on recipes.
Bread flour could be substituted if that s what you have.
On this occasion i want to show you how to make the rustic bread that i use for tapas.
Although a little vague like artisan bread the general consensus is that rustic bread is not shaped with a pan and it is only made with simple ingredients such as just flour water salt and yeast or starter.
No proofing first necessary.
No knead bread ingredients.
This lovely rustic loaf is an excellent first bread making experience.
Instant yeast active dry yeast or rapid rise yeast can be used.
A good crumb and crust combine with that wonderful yeasty flavor to yield good daily bread.
What is meant by rustic bread.