The Pétrin

Among the wide variety of breads that are found in the Czech Republic the Rohlik with its crescent-shaped feature is the Chleb, one of the most popular. White bread or campaign, sometimes sprinkled with poppy seeds, caraway or black sesame, it is eaten as a sandwich. His generous crumb crust tender and make it a perfect bread to accompany the dishes in sauce.

(for 3 large loaves)

In the bowl of the map or in the bowl of the robot, grind the yeast in water then add milk, oil, sugar and salt. Pour about 1 / 3 of flour and mix to combine ingredients. Continue to flour gradually while kneading dough until smooth and elastic. According to the humidity, the quality of flour, it is quite possible you do not need all the flour (I used only 850g). Continue to knead 8-10min: the dough forms a ball that detaches from the walls of the bowl, it is homogeneous, and smooth to the touch, it should no longer stick. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Degas pressing his hand on the dough and pour it on the work surface lightly flour.
Weighed and divided into dough pieces 500g (I got 3) that the ball which then is given a vaguely triangular.

Leave covered relax 5min. Crescent shape: gently flatten the ball and gently stretch the 3 ends preformed before relaxing with his hands and then extend it to roll over without too much weight with attention to maintaining a triangular shape.

Roll out the dough from the base to the tip by squeezing initially and then by extending the 2 dough pieces of hands as to make a pudding. Press the edge to hold it in place.

Place bread on baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each. Cover and let rise about 45 min in a hot and humid (I recommend the bathroom after the shower!).

Th8 Preheat oven (240 ° C) with a metal container filled with water inside. Bake breads and immediately reduce oven TH7 (210 ° C). Bake 12-15min until the loaves take a beautiful golden color and the bottom sounds hollow when you tap it. Cool on rack.

Version baby rohlik

Source: Lesaffre