CRUSTY FRENCH BOULES
Steps:
- 1. To prepare the pâte weigh or lightly spoon 1 C all-purpose flour into measuring cup, Combine 4.5 oz all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp yeast, and 1/2 tsp salt in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Add 1/2 C warm water, and beat at low speed until mixture is thoroughly combined. Add enough of the remaining 4 T flour, 1 T at a time, until dough just begins to pull away from sides of bowl. Increase mixer speed to med, and beat for 2 min. Place dough in small bowl coated with cooking spray. Place a piece of plastic wrap coated with cooking spray directly on dough. Refrigerate 48 hours 2. Remove pâte fermentée from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 30 min. 3. To prepare the dough, place 3/4 C warm water in bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attached, and sprinkle with 1 tsp yeast. Let mixture stand for 5 min or until bubbles form. Add pâte fermentée to yeast mixture; let stand 10 min. Weigh or lightly spoon 2 C all purpose flour and 2/3 C into dry measuring cups; Add flours and 1 tsp salt to bowl; beat at low speed until flour is incorporated. Increase mixer to med speed, and beat for 6 min. (Dough should form a ball.) 4. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; lightly coat dough with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm, dry place, free from drafts, for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down, and divide into 2 equal portions. Knead each portion for 1 min Shape each dough portion into a 5" round by pulling the sides down, pinching and tucking them under the bottom center of dough, forming a smooth, taut surface on the top. Place dough rounds on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Lightly coat surface of dough with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 1 hour and 15 min or until doubled in size.
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Hamza Ansari
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to buying French bread from the store.
Sankar Maurya
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the dough to rise, but the bread still turned out okay.
Saidu Umar
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The bread is delicious.
justacauseldog
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I'm so happy with the results!
Mike Higgins
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I've never had better.
santosh bashyal
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best French bread recipe I've ever tried.
Daniel Effi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Aael
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Athuman Kimbo
[email protected]The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the result was a loaf of bread that was both beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
bobbie chavarria
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really does produce the best French bread I've ever tasted. I'm definitely going to be making this again and again.
Amaranth Roopnarine
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've tried so many French bread recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The crust is perfectly crispy and the crumb is soft and fluffy. I'll never use another recipe again.
Nhlakanipho Thango
[email protected]I'm a novice baker, but I was able to follow this recipe and create a loaf of bread that looked and tasted like it came from a professional bakery. I'm so impressed!
Elleni Eixab
[email protected]Wow! Just wow! I followed the recipe to a T and the result was a loaf of French bread that was crispy, airy, and absolutely delicious. My family couldn't get enough of it! Thanks for sharing this recipe.