7-day loaf – cup recipe: You won't find bread like this in the store, it will stay soft for a whole week!

Name: 7-day loaf – cup recipe: You won't find bread like this in the store, it will stay soft for a whole week!
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 20 g fresh yeast; 1 teaspoon whole caraway seeds; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 and 1/4 cups water

Easy to prepare
8 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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This recipe for homemade bread is one of those that definitely should not be forgotten. I’ve been baking it for over 20 years and it is always met with enthusiasm. The loaf is soft, airy, and really lasts a whole week. It is ideal for those who want to taste wholesome homemade baked goods that are not only tasty but also stay fresh for a long time.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
20 g fresh yeast
1 teaspoon whole caraway seeds
3 teaspoons salt
1 and 1/4 cups water

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Preparation procedure

First prepare the starter. Mix the yeast, a little warm water, and sugar to make a starter and wait until it starts to grow and foam.
Combine all the ingredients and knead the dough thoroughly by hand until it is smooth and elastic. Let the dough rise for at least 3 hours. (If you have time, let it rise even longer; this will make the holes in the bread larger.)
After rising, shape the dough into loaves and place them on a baking sheet or into a dish lined with baking paper, or greased with lard or oil.
Preheat the oven to 250 °C.
Bake the risen loaf for the first 15 minutes at 250 °C, then reduce to 220 °C and bake for about another 35 minutes. Every oven bakes a little differently, but +/- 5 minutes should be fine.
After baking, brush the loaf while still hot with water so it has a beautifully soft crust.
Let it cool and then store it wrapped in a cloth towel so it stays as fresh as possible.

Total preparation time: 4 hours (including rising)

Servings: 8-10 servings

Conclusion:

This homemade loaf is a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy honest baked goods with long shelf life. Thanks to the long rise it has a wonderfully airy structure and excellent taste. Whether you serve it with soup, for breakfast with butter, or as a side to a main dish, it will surely earn a place in your kitchen. Try this recipe and enjoy a piece of tradition that lasts!