Peppery Peasant Bread, the Bread that Bites Back Recipe

There are breads that are meant to fade into the background, to serve as vessels for their toppings only. Some privilege texture over flavor, with an almost melting crumb, chameleon-like in it’s ability to absorb the flavors with which it comes in contact. Like a person who never disagrees and is endlessly easy to get along with. I love those breads. The peasant breads perfect for salads, even as a base for soups. This is not such a bread. Not nearly so polite, it would neve (...)