Bosnian Bread

1. 1

   With your hands, mix together the flour, salt, yeast and 4 1/2 cups warm water (115 degrees) in a very large bowl until the batter is mixed thoroughly.

2. 2

   It will look more like thick cake batter than dough and will be very sticky; do not knead.

3. 3

   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 4 to 10 hours.

4. 4

   Butter two 9-inch-by-5-inch metal loaf pans.

5. 5

   Quickly stir down the batter, and divide evenly between the pans.

6. 6

   Spray or very lightly brush tops of loaves with oil.

7. 7

   Let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Put the pans into the middle rack of a cold oven, then turn to 500 degrees.

9. 9

   After 30 minutes, reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake until risen and light golden, an additional 40 to 45 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool loaves thoroughly before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.