Pain de Campagne

Pain de Campagne

No ratings yet
Pain de Campagne is a traditional French bread that translates to “country bread.” It is typically a rustic loaf with a thick crust and a chewy crumb. This type of bread is often made with a mix of white and whole wheat flour, which gives it a nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture. It’s great for making sandwiches or enjoying with some cheese and wine.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: French
Calories: 449

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/4 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 tablespoon salt
All

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it starts to foam.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir together until a rough dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking stone or baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
  7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place the loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Slash the top of the loaf with a sharp knife and brush with water.
  9. Place the baking sheet on the preheated baking stone/pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  10. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
  11. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 14gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1166mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 6gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 5mg

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!

Discover more from MenuCulture

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.