Ingredients
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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6 1/2
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3
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Directions
Simple Crusty Bread,Adapted from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, by Jeff Hertzberg and Zo Franois (Thomas Dunne Books, 2007),This made some great crusty bread! It didnt have much flavor alone but that was fine because I was mainly making it on the side to dip in fresh herbs and olive oils. I also added in some whole wheat flour along with the white. It makes a great bread for dipping in seasoned oils, soups, and dips! Thanks for the recipe!,Absolutely amazing bread! I make this every time I make a creamy soup recipe to dip in and use it for bread bowls. It makes for a great sandwich bread as well. I don’t change a thing except for the cornmeal. It seems to come out just fine without. Great crusty bread, no need to spend lots of $$ at Panera, this is much better!! And so easy! I would give this more stars if I could.
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Steps
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Done
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In a Large Bowl or Plastic Container, Mix Yeast and Salt Into 3 Cups Lukewarm Water (about 100 Degrees). Stir in Flour, Mixing Until There Are No Dry Patches. Dough Will Be Quite Loose. Cover, but not With an Airtight Lid. Let Dough Rise at Room Temperature 2 Hours (or Up to 5 Hours). |
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Done
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Bake at This Point or Refrigerate, Covered, For as Long as Two Weeks. When Ready to Bake, Sprinkle a Little Flour on Dough and Cut Off a Grapefruit-Size Piece With Serrated Knife. Turn Dough in Hands to Lightly Stretch Surface, Creating a Rounded Top and a Lumpy Bottom. Put Dough on Pizza Peel Sprinkled With Cornmeal; Let Rest 40 Minutes. Repeat With Remaining Dough or Refrigerate It. |
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3
Done
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Place Broiler Pan on Bottom of Oven. Place Baking Stone on Middle Rack and Turn Oven to 450 Degrees; Heat Stone at That Temperature For 20 Minutes. |
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Dust Dough With Flour, Slash Top With Serrated or Very Sharp Knife Three Times. Slide Onto Stone. Pour One Cup Hot Water Into Broiler Pan and Shut Oven Quickly to Trap Steam. Bake Until Well Browned, About 30 Minutes. Cool Completely. |
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5
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Variation: If not Using Stone, Stretch Rounded Dough Into Oval and Place in a Greased, Nonstick Loaf Pan. Let Rest 40 Minutes If Fresh, an Extra Hour If Refrigerated. Heat Oven to 450 Degrees For 5 Minutes. Place Pan on Middle Rack. |
