{"id":1382,"date":"2016-06-16T12:52:36","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T11:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2017-09-22T12:38:47","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T11:38:47","slug":"make-tuscan-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/food-drink\/recipes\/make-tuscan-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Tuscan Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tuscan Bread: considered to be the Marmite of bread, it lures many unsuspected diners within Florence with its thick-crusted oval appearance, however one bite reveals it distinctly bland flavour.<\/em><\/p>\n

During the Middle Ages, salt was heavily taxed which resulted in Tuscan bakers going without this flavour-enhancing element. Although the bread\u2019s acquired taste may put you off, it\u2019s not really intended to be eaten alone; instead it is generally served alongside a main meal to soak deliciously rich flavours of thick Italian sauces, without overpowering a dish.<\/p>\n

Whether you intend to create a simple Italian meal or perhaps try your hand at something a little more intricate, read on and discover the simple art of creating this Tuscan speciality.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/h3>\n

A pinch of sugar<\/p>\n

25g (1oz) of instant yeast<\/p>\n

500g (1lb 20z) bread flour<\/p>\n

310ml (1 1\/4 cups) of water<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h3>\n
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  1. Pop the yeast into a bowl with a pinch of sugar, then add the water. Ensure the water is tepid and stir until the yeast has dissolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Sieve the flour into a large bowl and add the water\/sugar\/yeast mix with olive oil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Begin kneading the dough for approximately 10 minutes, until your dough is smooth, compact and elastic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Place the dough into a lightly floured bowl, cover with cloth or cling film and leave to rise in a warm place for about an hour and a half, or until it has doubled in size.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Dust your work space with flour and create a round shape with your dough. Place the circular dough on a lightly floured baking sheet and allow it to rise for a further 40 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Preheat oven to 200\u00b0C (400\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. Place bread in the oven and bake for 40 minutes until it\u2019s lightly golden and crusty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Buon appetito!<\/strong>\"tuscan-bread-2\"<\/p>\n

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