Cheater Sourdough Video Recipe. Country Loaf - Kefir And Yeast Bread.

In this recipe, I combine instant yeast's proofing properties and yeast strains naturally found in kefir. This combination of different yeasts ferments the dough during the rest period, thereby leavening it. I love sour dough bread. If you want a similar taste but not ready to start with the craft, try this recipe. You don't have to wait for ten days to grow your sourdough starter. You can enjoy the fantastic aroma of homemade country bread loaf in less than five hours from scratch! All you need is: 3 cups bread flour 1 1/2 cup kefir or clabber 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt Mix the ingredients well for about 7-10 min for a little sticky dough. Stretch the dough every half an hour during the proofing period. After stretching, you will observe how your dough becomes more and more elastic. Gently shape the loaf when you feel it's ready (usually after three stretchings). Put it into a proofing basket with seal up and leave it to rest. I like to bake in a dutch oven, but arranging the steam in the oven also works well. Bake it at 450 F for 35 min with the lid and 15-20 min more without the lid, until golden brown. Don't forget to cool it on a wire rack before slicing. Give a try to this easy recipe of kefir (you may also use clabber instead) and yeast bread!