RUSTIC FRENCH BREAD
From "The Joy of Cooking" latest edition. This is my first time baking with a sponge starter. It is very easy and it makes a delicious loaf. I have made twice already with great results! This makes 2 loaves.
Provided by ChefRed
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Plan on making sponge first.
- I use active yeast and mix with water first to proof it. After 5 minutes, mix in flour with plastic or wood utensil until starter leaves side of bowl. I like to use a glass mason jar with lid. Let sit at least 6 hours in warm place until it triples, refrigerate if not using right away(take out and leave at room temperature for an hour before use).
- Mix in 4 1/2 cups of flour (I used 2 cups whole wheat and the rest white), water, sponge starter, salt. Knead for about 10 minutes. Dough should be sticky, but not stick to your hands. Place in lightly oiled bowl and turn over once to coat.
- Let rise until double in bulk (about 2-3 hours).
- Punch down and shape into 2 loaves on 2 cookies sheets dusted with flour.
- Place in warm place (I heat oven alittle and place in it .)Let rise until double.
- Preheat oven to 450. Place a small pan on lower shelf to hold 2 cups of boiling water. Score top of loaves with and x.
- Place boiling water in pan on lower shelf, place loaves on center shelf and bake for 40 minutes. I baked mine for 30. Bottom of bread should sound hollow. I agree as stated by reviewer, 450 degree was too high a temperature for full 40 minutes. I baked until golden brown all over for 30 minutes, turned off oven with bread inside for last 10 minutes directly on rack.
- Turn off oven and let sit for 10 minutes to develop crust. Take out and let cool off on cooling rack. I served with my recipe for roasted garlic.
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jems Aldin
[email protected]This bread is so delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Kemonii Morris
[email protected]Wow!
Lisette Giles
[email protected]Not bad, not great. It was a little bland. I think I'll try adding some herbs or cheese next time.
angela aliass
[email protected]This recipe has become a staple in my home. We love having fresh, homemade bread with our meals. Thank you for sharing it!
Alicia Hyman
[email protected]Merci beaucoup! C'est parfait!
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[email protected]Great flavor, but the crust was a bit too tough for my preference.
elia masawe
[email protected]I'm no baker, but I can follow instructions! This recipe was easy to do, and I really impressed myself and my family with how this bread turned out.
Edith onaro
[email protected]It's awful! Followed the recipe exactly and it came out crumbly and raw in the middle.
Filip Sunny
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! I was surprised how easy it was to make a loaf of bread from scratch. It turned out perfect and tasted incredible!
Adeline
[email protected]My first time making French bread and it was a huge success! The experience was wonderful as I got to use my new bread baking cloche, which gave the bread a beautiful crust and chewy interior.