Pane di Como

Pane di Como Antico is a legendary bread from northern Italy. It has a nicely-holed interior and a chewy, crunchy crust.

Method

For the starter:

In a bowl, mix all the starter ingredients until getting an uniform soft dough.

Cover and let it rise for 4 hours, then place in the fridge overnight.

For the dough:

Bring the starter to room temperature, add all the dough ingredients and mix until getting a soft dough.

On a floured surface, knead until getting a soft but not sticky dough.

Place it in a bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.

Divide the dough in 2 and form 2 round loaf. Place on a lined baking tray, cover and let it rise for 2 hours.

Sprinkle with the cornmeal and bake in a previously pre heated oven at 180°C for 50 minutes or until golden brown and done.

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• Pane Di Como