Christmas Tree Bread (Printable Version)
A lovely sourdough shaped like a Christmas tree with a crunchy crust and soft inside.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
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10 g salt
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350 ml water
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500 g bread flour
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100 g lively sourdough starter
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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In a big bowl, stir the water and bread flour really well until it’s all blended.
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Put in the sourdough starter and salt, then work the dough until it’s smooth and stretchy.
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Leave the dough out for 4 hours. Every hour, gently fold it to help the gluten grow.
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Place the dough on your baking sheet and gently shape it like a Christmas tree.
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With a sharp knife, carve slits in the dough to look like tree branches. It makes it look nice.
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Let the shaped dough sit and rise for 2 hours so it’s ready to bake.
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Heat your oven to 220°C and cook the dough for half an hour until the crust turns golden and crunchy.
# Helpful Tips:
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If you want a crunchier crust, toss some ice cubes in the oven while it bakes. Make sure your starter is lively so the bread puffs up nicely. Oven times can change depending on your setup.