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Traditional Pão Alentejano

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Portugal
1 hour 30 minutes
Serves 8
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Traditional Pão Alentejano

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Mix the flour and most of the water and rest for 30 minutes.

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500 g strong wheat flour
350 ml cool water
100 g active wheat sourdough starter, or 5 g fresh yeast
10 g sea salt
Flour, for shaping

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For added flavor, you can incorporate herbs like rosemary into the dough.

Ensure your yeast is fresh for optimal rising.

Let the bread cool completely before storing to maintain its texture.

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