Irish Country Bread

Irish Country Bread

andrewzimmern.com

Experience the yeasty magic of Irish Country Bread, a springy masterpiece with a crisp crust, perfect for sandwiches or sweet treats. Inspired by Gubben Farm’s Clovisse Ferguson and Ballymaloe’s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 3 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • Poppy seeds, for sprinkling
  • Crème fraîche, for serving

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