PEASANT BREAD

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If you are looking for an easy bread recipe, this is it. Because there's no kneading involved, the bread is simple to make. A neighbor gave me this delicious recipe years ago after I had sampled the bread at her house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar. Add the yeast mixture and remaining water; stir until combined. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Stir dough down. Divide in half. Place each half in a greased 1-qt. round casserole or ovenproof bowl. Brush tops with butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove from pans; serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.