Best 6 Rustic Beef Bread Recipes

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Rustic beef bread is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that are combined to create a moist, tender bread with a savory beef filling. The bread is often served with a side of gravy or soup, and it can also be used to make sandwiches or wraps. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for rustic beef bread, look no further!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EFFORTLESS RUSTIC BREAD



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This is the easiest recipe for rustic bread I've ever seen. Luckily it is also the yummiest. Feel free to halve the recipe if you only want one loaf, but beware: it's so addictive you may wish you'd just baked both loaves.

Provided by amyw

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups warm water
1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
1 ½ tablespoons coarse salt
6 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Mix water, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl until mixture becomes foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir flour into yeast mixture until well incorporated. The dough will be loose and look wet. Cover bowl loosely with a damp towel and let sit for about 5 hours.
  • Shape dough into 2 loaves using damp hands. Place loaves on a cornmeal-dusted work surface and score the tops a few times with a sharp knife. Allow loaves to double in size, 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place loaves on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, spraying the surface of the dough occasionally with water, until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 526.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

RUSTIC BEEF BREAD



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I've always enjoyed cooking and making dishes out of unusual ingredients. When I brought this slightly sweet bread to a family picnic, they couldn't believe it contained ground beef. - Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon molasses
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup cooked, drained and cooled ground beef (about 1/3 pound)
3 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, soak raisins in boiling water; cool to 110°-115° (do not drain). In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, salt, molasses and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add beef and raisins. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours; punch dough down. Refrigerate overnight; punch dough down. , Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes, covering loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with butter. Store in a refrigerator.

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RUSTIC COUNTRY BREAD



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My husband had a favorite sandwich shop that closed and the bread for the sandwiches was a sourdough type with a great texture. After much experimentation, I have come close to duplicating the bread's taste and texture. You can easily halve this recipe for only one loaf.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf (8 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Add salt, vinegar and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Do not knead. Transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes., Stir dough down. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 35 minutes. , Preheat oven to 425°. Brush with oil. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown, spritzing twice with additional water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TRADITIONAL COTTAGE LOAF - OLD FASHIONED RUSTIC ENGLISH BREAD



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Just the shape of this traditional loaf of bread is reminiscent of ploughman's lunches and warm cottage kitchens! A delightfully shaped loaf of bread, which represents all that is rustic and rural in Britain, but especially England. This bread keeps well and makes lovely, if odd shaped sandwiches! Cut the loaf into wedges and serve with freshly churned butter and a hunk of mature Cheddar cheese, maybe with a pickled onion or two. Quintessential British bread at its best. This reminds me of baking days in my grandmothers' old cottage, sitting in her warm and cosy kitchen; she would have baked this in her wood burning Aga stove, as I sometimes do in the winter when my Godin wood burning stove is working. I often leave the first batch of dough to prove and rise overnight - leave it in a cool but NOT cold place, and then continue shaping and proving it next morning. We used to call this wooden spoon bread when we were little, as you push a wooden spoon down through the two loaves to stick them together before baking! Preparation time includes the proving of the dough - but NOT the overnight method!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 Large Cottage Loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon caster sugar
2 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast or 1 ounce fresh yeast
325 ml tepid milk, and water mixed
1 egg
salt, for glaze

Steps:

  • Sift flour and salt into a bowl, stir in sugar and yeast. Make a well in the centre, stir in the tepid milk and water to make the dough. (If using fresh yeast - put the yeast in a jug with a little of the milk and water mixture, and allow it to dissolve and become frothy - mixing thoroughly, then add it to the flour.).
  • Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 to 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Put the dough in a large, clean, oiled bowl. Cover with oiled clingfilm and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in size.Then knead the dough for 1 minute and divide it into two-thirds and a third. Shape the pieces into rounds. Cover them and leave for 5 minutes.
  • Put the smaller round on top of the larger one. Push a floured wooden spoon (or your fingers) through the centre of both rounds, to join them together. Take a very sharp knife and make cuts all around the top round and the bottom round - see my photos. Put the cottage loaf on a lightly floured baking tray, cover and leave for about 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 220C/440F/Gas 7.
  • Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt. Brush the glaze over the cottage loaf and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes, until dark golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped beneath.
  • Cool before slicing. Delicious served with butter, jam, cheese, cold meats or make sandwiches or toast for picnics and breakfast!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 815.1, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 11.9

RUSTIC COUNTRY BREAD



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A round loaf with a crisp crust--chewy, and great for sandwiches.

Provided by Chris

Categories     Bread     100+ Bread Machine Recipes

Time 16h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup spring water
¼ teaspoon bread machine yeast
1 ¾ cups bread flour
1 cup spring water
½ teaspoon bread machine yeast
2 cups bread flour
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • The day before making bread, place 3/4 cup spring water, 1/4 teaspoon bread machine yeast and 1 3/4 cup bread flour into pan of a bread machine. Select dough cycle and let knead for 5 minutes. Stop machine and let rise overnight.
  • The next day, pour starter from bread machine pan into a non-metallic container. Reserve 1/3 cup for this recipe and freeze remainder for later use.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup reserved starter, 1 cup spring water, 1/2 teaspoon yeast, 2 cups bread flour, whole wheat flour and salt. Select Dough Cycle; press Start. After 10 minutes, remove dough from machine and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 2 hours. Deflate dough and let rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a round loaf. Place loaf on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray loaf with water and place in preheated oven. Spray loaf again every two minutes during the first 10 minutes of baking. Bake for 40 minutes, until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 49.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

RUSTIC COUNTRY BREAD



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Make and share this Rustic Country Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time P1DT35m

Yield 1 large loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm whole milk (105° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup semolina flour or 1/4 cup cornmeal, plus additional for dusting
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3 1/2-4 cups bread flour
1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast, milk, sugar, 1/4 cup semolina flour, whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup bread flour.
  • Whisk until creamy and smooth.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 12 to 24 hours.
  • Place dough in a large bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a paddle.
  • Add remaining yeast, water, salt, butter and 1 cup bread flour.
  • Beat at medium speed 3 minutes, or until smooth.
  • Add remaining flour at low speed, 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough is formed.
  • Dough will just clear sides of bowl.
  • (Process can also be done by hand in a large bowl.) Switch to a dough hook and continue mixing about 3 to 4 minutes, adding flour 1 Tablespoon at a time.
  • (If kneading by hand, turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead 5 to 7 minutes, adding flour 1 Tablespoon at a time as necessary.) Dough should barely hold its shape.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until tripled, about 2 hours.
  • Gently deflate dough, turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and form into a round ball or oblong loaf.
  • Roll lightly in flour and place on a baking sheet sprinkled with semolina flour.
  • (Or, place dough in a greased 12" x 5" x 3 1/2" loaf pan.) Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until puffy, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 475° for at least 30 minutes.
  • Make a slit in top of loaf with a serrated knife.
  • Bake at 475° for 10 minutes, 400° for 15 minutes, and 325° for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Loaf is done when slightly domed and browned.
  • Cool on a rack.
  • Makes 1 large loaf.
  • Note: Dough can also be shaped into flatbread, breadsticks or rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2435.8, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 7108.3, Carbohydrate 449.3, Fiber 23.1, Sugar 38.9, Protein 71.2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a good quality beef chuck roast. Look for a roast that is well-marbled with fat.
  • Don't overcook the roast. The internal temperature should only reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
  • Let the roast rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the roast with your favorite sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
  • If you have any leftover roast, it can be shredded and used in tacos, sandwiches, or soup.

Conclusion:

This rustic beef bread is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the bread is crusty and golden brown. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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