Pain Gascon

• 20 g/¾ oz yeast
• 600 ml/1

Mix the yeast into the water, add the flour and mix well by hand for 10 minutes. Leave to rest for 20 minutes, then work the dough again for another 10 minutes. Add the salt and knead for a final 5 minutes. Leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Cut the dough into 5. Roll the pieces into balls, place on a lightly floured baking tray, cover with a light cloth and leave to rise again for 2½ ho