Vinschger Paarl

Time to prepare: 1 h 30 min.

6 servings

Behind the name Vinschgauer Paarl, Vinschgauer or Vinschger is a tasty bread according to South Tyrolean tradition.

Ingredients

6 servings

220 g rye flour with the South Tyrolean seal of quality

200 ml lukewarm water (30 °C)

5 g fresh yeast

500 g rye flour with the South Tyrolean seal of quality

280 g wheat flour with the South Tyrolean seal of quality

20 g fresh yeast dissolved in 700 ml lukewarm water (30 °C)

20 g salt

10 g fennel

5 g cumin seeds

Preparation

Time to prepare: 1 h 30 min.

Sourdough starter:
Dissolve the yeast in warm water, mix well with the flour, keep stirring for 5 min., then knead vigorously for further 5 min. Cover with cheesecloth and leave in a warm place (30 °C) for 1 hour.

Completion:
Mix the sourdough with the other ingredients to form a soft dough; dust with rye flour and leave for 10-15 min. Divide into 10 pieces of similar size and form small rolls - 80-100 g, arrange on an oven tray covered with baking paper either in pairs or singly, allow to swell for 30-45 min, then bake in a pre-heated oven at 220° C for approx. 45 min.