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Yeasted Italian Bread

Andrea Colognese
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Loaves (20 oz each)

Ingredients
  

  • 665 g Water
  • 10 g Yeast
  • 750 g Flour
  • 81 g Whole wheat
  • 38 g Rye
  • 34 g Salt
  • 1422 g Poolish

Instructions
 

  • Mix all dry ingredients and yeast with water. Hold back some water.
  • Let it sit (autolise) for about 15 minutes.
  • Add Poolish.
  • Mix at a slow speed for about 2 minutes then 8 minutes at a faster speed to develop the gluten.
  • Add the rest of the water while mixing (plus more flour if the dough is too stiff).
  • Put the dough in an oiled tub or bowl.
  • Fold twice and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Let it grow for another 1.5 to 2 hours; fold twice every 20 minutes.
  • Divide into 4 piece - 747g each.
  • Round and place them in baskets.
  • Let them proof for 2-4 hours.
  • Bake at 475F to 500F in your Forno Bravo oven for about 25 minutes.