Rustic Spanish Bread (Pan Rustico)

A hearty, old-fashioned Spanish bread using a pre-fermented starter for a deep, sourdough-like flavor and holey texture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1745.2 kcals 1745.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 332.1 grams 332.1 grams
Fat 18.2 grams 18.2 grams
Protein 58.5 grams 58.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 loaf
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
For starter
3
tsp
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
For dough
1
tsp
GrainsCereals
125
g
Strong White Flour
For starter
225
g
Strong White Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
150
ml
Water
Warm, for starter
200
ml
Water
Warm, for dough
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
Plus extra for greasing

Steps

  • Stir sugar and yeast into warm water and wait 10 minutes for foam to form.
  • Mix in flour to create a paste, cover, and ferment at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Prepare second dough by mixing sugar and yeast with warm water until foamy.
  • Combine flours, salt, yeast mixture, starter dough, and oil in a large bowl.
  • Mix by hand into a sticky dough, adding a few extra tablespoons of water if dry.
  • Knead dough on a work surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  • Line a tray with parchment and dust with flour.
  • Tip dough onto tray, stretch to 30cm, fold in half, and repeat three times.
  • Shape into a loaf, slash the top, and prove in a warm place for 45–60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 240°C.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and the base sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Cool the loaf completely on a wire rack.