Alternative names | Bauernbrot, pain paysan, pane del nonno |
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Type | Bread |
Place of origin | Switzerland |
Created by | Ecole Professionnelle de Richemont |
Main ingredients | Flour (rye and wheat), yeast, milk, water |
Burebrot, Bauernbrot, Pain paysan (English: Farmers' bread) or Pane del nonno (English: Grandpa's bread) is a bread made in Switzerland. Unlike most other breads, which are mainly composed of flour, yeast and water, the Burebrot also contains milk.[1]
The bread is made by mixing rye and wheat flour, water, salt, yeast and a leavening agent into a dough, which is formed into a round shape. After 70 to 90 minutes, the surface is cut with a knife to create a decorative lozenge pattern and the bread is baked first at a high, then at a moderate temperature until the crust is crunchy.[1]
Despite its name, the Burebrot is of relatively recent origin: it was developed in 1955 by the Ecole Professionnelle de Richemont in cooperation with the Swiss Bakers' Association as a way to make use of surplus milk.[1] It is now available in most Swiss bakeries and supermarkets as a bread for everyday consumption. As a bread developed by professionals, it is not usually made at home.[1]
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