Bavarian Lye Bread【puleijie】
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In addition to the butter, the dough materials are put into the bucket of the bread machine in the order of liquid first, then flour, and the dough mixing program is selected for 20 minutes.
2.
Add butter when finished and continue the dough mixing process for 20 minutes.
3.
Knead to the fully extended stage.
4.
Do not need to wake up, immediately divide into 7 doses; round and relax for 15 minutes, each about 56 grams.
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After slack, press flat to exhaust, and roll up and down into an oval shape.
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Turn it over and thin the bottom edge.
7.
Roll up from top to bottom.
8.
Pinch your mouth tightly.
9.
Rub it long and relax, then rub it long and relax.
10.
Finally, make two thin strips and thick strips in the middle. The length is about 60cm. The two ends should be slender, otherwise it will become thicker after fermentation.
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Cross at both ends and circle each other.
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Then turn it up, as shown in the figure; the contact point can be moistened with water.
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Put it in the refrigerator and freeze for 1 hour to set.
14.
To make alkaline water: first add water and then add baking soda.
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After taking it out, soak it in alkaline water, soak both sides, be sure to wear gloves.
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Place it on a baking tray, and cut a knife in the middle thick place with a blade.
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Sprinkle with sea salt for baking. If you want a firm taste, you can roast it directly. If you want it to be soft, you can ferment it again, or freeze it after shaping and fermenting.
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Bake in a preheated 210 degree oven for 15 minutes.
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It can be baked until the surface is brown.
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Those who like savoury bread must try it. The taste is soft and tough, and the taste has a unique aroma due to the sprinkling of sea salt and the soaking of alkaline water.
Tips:
It should be noted that the alkaline water here is not the edible soda used at home, it is a special baking soda, you can search it on the universal TB. The container for the alkaline water can be stainless steel, and other materials must be resistant to acid and alkali;
Another important thing to say three times:
It must be first to release water and then alkali, first to release water and then alkali, and to first release water and then alkali;
Must wear gloves, gloves, and gloves;
And be sure to use a tarp to bake, the alkaline water may corrode the coating of the bakeware;
After use, neutralize with vinegar and discard.
