Rustic Country Bread Baked in a Stone Oven 🔥🌾

Traditional country bread is shaped by hand, grooved, glazed and topped with sesame seeds before being baked in a stone oven. The method relies on a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, salt and oil, with a starch glaze that helps the crust turn golden and crisp. The result is a loaf with a soft, airy inside and a crisp outer crust.

• Simple dough of flour, warm water, dry yeast, salt and oil
• Grooved oval loaves brushed with a flour-water glaze
• Topped with white and black sesame seeds
• Baked at 230–250°C for 15–18 minutes

Freshly baked country bread, a glowing stone oven, and the quiet rhythm of village life — this is rustic baking at its finest 🔥🌾 In this video, we prepare traditional homemade bread and bake it in a stone oven using simple ingredients and time-honored methods. The bread comes out beautifully golden with a lightly crisp crust and a soft, tender inside. Baked slowly in the heat of the stone oven, each loaf develops a rich aroma and deep homemade flavor that makes fresh bread so special. This is true village baking — simple dough, natural heat, and old-fashioned technique. A warm, wholesome bread made for sharing at the family table. 🍞✨ Rustic Country Bread Baked in a Stone Oven 🔥🌾 Traditional homemade village bread with a beautiful golden crust, a soft and airy inside, and a deliciously crispy texture. **Ingredients (Makes 2 Loaves)** **For the Dough:** - 400 g all-purpose flour - 280 ml warm water - 5 g dry yeast - 1 tsp salt - 1 tbsp vegetable oil **For the Special Glaze:** - 1 tsp flour - 3 tbsp water - A pinch of baking soda **For Topping:** - White and black sesame seeds ### Instructions **1. Prepare the Dough** In a large bowl, combine the flour, dry yeast, salt, and warm water. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add the vegetable oil and knead until smooth and elastic. **2. Let the Dough Rise** Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and leave the dough in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size. **3. Prepare the Glaze** In a small saucepan, mix the flour and water until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens slightly. Add a pinch of baking soda, mix well, and allow it to cool. **4. Shape the Bread** Divide the dough into two equal portions. Gently stretch each portion into a long, oval-shaped flatbread. Using your fingertips, press deep, parallel grooves along the surface of each loaf. **5. Add the Glaze and Sesame Seeds** Brush the bread generously with the prepared glaze, making sure it reaches into the grooves. Sprinkle with white and black sesame seeds. **6. Bake Until Golden** Preheat the oven to 230–250°C (445–480°F). Place the bread on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until beautifully golden brown and crispy. **7. Serve and Enjoy**