Country Whey Bread

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:33:31 GMT

Step 1

Warm the whey in a saucepan to 110°F. Place in a bowl. Stir in the sugar and yeast. Let the yeast proof until bubbly and creamy.

Step 2

Stir in the salt and then all the flour except for the “handful.”

Step 3

Mix together and then turn out onto a flat surface to knead. Place the handful of flour to one side. Flour your kneading hand and throw a little under the dough.

Step 4

Vigorously knead the dough for about 5 minutes, flouring your hand and throwing a little under the dough as necessary to avoid sticking. The dough will be very soft and still quite wet, almost sticking to your hand. Do not add too much flour. Be frugal with it.

Step 5

Oil a bowl and then turn the dough into it, rotating to oil the top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and then a tea towel. Place in a warm spot and let rise for 2 hours.

Step 6

Divide the dough in two and shape into oblongs. Do this by cutting in two and then using your hands as if you were rolling up a towel. The loaves should be about 10” long. Let rise again for 1 hour.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 475°F with a tray of water on the bottom rack. Just before baking, slash each loaf down the side to about 1/2 inch deep. Dust the top of each loaf with flour.

Step 8

Bake for 30-40 minutes, removing the tray with water after the first 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom with your fingers.

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