🍞 Hungarian Farmers Bread (Parasztkenyér)

Ingredients:

• 500 g bread flour
• 7 g active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 300 ml warm water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture and oil to the flour and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.
7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
9. Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
10. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.