Best 5 Sullivan St Bakery Bread Recipes
In the heart of New York City, Sullivan Street Bakery has been a beloved destination for bread enthusiasts since its inception. Their signature Sullivan Street Bread, often imitated but never duplicated, has gained a cult following for its unique flavor and texture. This comprehensive guide unveils the secrets behind this iconic bread, providing three different recipes that cater to varying skill levels and preferences.
For the ambitious bakers, the Classic Sullivan Street Bread recipe offers a detailed step-by-step process, capturing the essence of the original. The No-Knead Sullivan Street Bread, on the other hand, simplifies the process, requiring minimal effort and time, making it accessible to even the busiest home bakers. And for those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Sullivan Street Bread recipe provides a delicious and satisfying option. Each recipe includes a comprehensive ingredient list, precise instructions, and helpful tips to ensure success in recreating this legendary bread at home.
NO-KNEAD BREAD
Here is one of the most popular recipes The Times has ever published, courtesy of Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery. It requires no kneading. It uses no special ingredients, equipment or techniques. And it takes very little effort - only time. You will need 24 hours to create the bread, but much of this is unattended waiting, a slow fermentation of the dough that results in a perfect loaf. (We've updated the recipe to reflect changes Mark Bittman made to the recipe in 2006 after publishing and receiving reader feedback. The original recipe called for 3 cups flour; we've adjusted it to call for 3 1/3 cups/430 grams flour.) In 2021, J. Kenji López-Alt revisited the recipe and shared his own tweaked version.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, breads, times classics, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield One 1 1/2-pound loaf
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add 1 1/2 cups/345 grams water and stir until blended; dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rest at least 12 hours, preferably about 18, at warm room temperature, about 70 degrees.
- Dough is ready when its surface is dotted with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it; sprinkle it with a little more flour and fold it over on itself once or twice. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest about 15 minutes.
- Using just enough flour to keep dough from sticking to work surface or to your fingers, gently and quickly shape dough into a ball. Generously coat a cotton towel (not terry cloth) with flour, wheat bran or cornmeal; put dough seam side down on towel and dust with more flour, bran or cornmeal. Cover with another cotton towel and let rise for about 2 hours. When it is ready, dough will be more than double in size and will not readily spring back when poked with a finger.
- At least a half-hour before dough is ready, heat oven to 450 degrees. Put a 6- to 8-quart heavy covered pot (cast iron, enamel, Pyrex or ceramic) in oven as it heats. When dough is ready, carefully remove pot from oven. Slide your hand under towel and turn dough over into pot, seam side up; it may look like a mess, but that is OK. Shake pan once or twice if dough is unevenly distributed; it will straighten out as it bakes. Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes, then remove lid and bake another 15 to 30 minutes, until loaf is beautifully browned. Cool on a rack.
SULLIVAN STREET BAKERY NO KNEAD BREAD
Recipe supplied by Sullivan Street Bakery and printed in the NY Times, this bread recipe so insanely brilliant - no sticky fingers, no doughy mess, no intricate measuring, no complicated kneading. Totally hands-off. The crust is thin, crisp and snaps as you cut into the loaf. The interior of the bread holey, chewy, airy and light. This low fat, low cal bread will become a staple in your home as it has mine.
Provided by Brandess
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 14h30m
Yield 1 1/2 LB Loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- EQUIPMENT: Two medium mixing bowls, 6 to 8 quart pot with lid, (Pyrex glass, Le Creuset cast iron, or ceramic), Wooden Spoon or spatula (optional), Plastic wrap, Two or three cotton dish towels (not terrycloth).
- PROCESS: Mix all of the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add water and incorporate by hand or with a wooden spoon or spatula for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Lightly coat the inside of a second medium bowl with olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest 12 hours at room temperature (approx. 65-72°F).
- Remove the dough from the bowl and fold once or twice. Let the dough rest 15 minutes in the bowl or on the work surface. next, shape the dough into ball. Generously coat a cotton towel with flour, wheat bran, or cornmeal; place the dough seam side down on the towel and dust with flour. Cover the dough with a cotton towel and let rise 1-2 hours at room temperature, until more than doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450-500°F Place the pot in the oven at least 30 minutes prior to baking to preheat. Once the dough has more than doubled in volume, remove the pot from the oven and place the dough in the pot seam side up. Cover with the lid and bake 30 minutes Then remove the lid and bake 15-30 minutes uncovered, until the loaf is nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 243.1, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.3
SULLIVAN STREET BAKERY NO KNEAD WHEAT BREAD
This is the wheat version of the Recipe supplied by Sullivan Street Bakery and printed in the NY Times, this bread recipe so insanely brilliant - no sticky fingers, no doughy mess, no intricate measuring, no complicated kneading. Totally hands-off. The crust is thin, crisp and snaps as you cut into the loaf. The interior of the bread holey, chewy, airy and light. This low fat, low cal bread will become a staple in your home as it has mine.
Provided by Brandess
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 12h30m
Yield 1 1/2 LB Loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- You will need a covered pot similar to a Dutch Oven; five-quart or larger made of cast iron, Pyrex, ceramic, enamel- anything that can safely go into a 450F oven.
- Mix dough: The night before, combine all ingredients in a big bowl with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. It will be a shaggy, doughy mess. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 8-12 hours on counter top.
- Shape & preheat: The dough will now be wet, sticky and bubbly. Oil your pot well, but do not allow any oil to be standing in the pot. With a wet spatula, dump the dough into your pot and nudge it into a ball shape. Let it nap for 2 hours. When you've got about a half hour left on the rise, preheat to 450°F.
- Bake: Your dough should have doubled in size. Cover the pot. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover, bake another 15-20 minutes or until the crust is beautifully golden and middle of loaf is 210°F Remove and let cool on wired rack. If not eating right away, you can re-crisp crust in 350F oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 437.4, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.4
SULLIVAN ST. BAKERY BREAD
A European-style artisan bread boasting a thick, chewy crust with large holes created by Jim Lahey. Equipment needed: Two Medium Mixing Bowls (one to mix the dough and one for rising), 6-8 Quart Pot with Lid (Pyrex glass, Le Creuset cast iron, or ceramic), Wooden Spoon or Spatula (optional), Plastic Wrap, Two or Three Cotton Dish Towels (not terrycloth for it will stick), Parchment paper (optional). See last note for variations.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 15h45m
Yield 1 round loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the first 3 dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add water and incorporate by hand or with a wooden spoon or spatula for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Dough will look shaggy and sticky.
- Lightly coat the inside of a second medium bowl with olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at least 12 hours at room temperature (approx. 65-72°F) or overnight.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and fold once or twice (my dough was very soft so I just folded it over in the bowl with a spatula). Let the dough rest 15 minutes in the bowl or on the work surface. Next, shape the dough into ball. (This is difficult due to its wetness, but it's not wise to add too much flour to the dough. The point is to scrape it out onto a generously floured surface and coat the dough with enough flour to keep it from 'mostly' spreading.) Generously coat a cotton towel with flour, wheat bran or cornmeal (about 1/4 cup); place the dough seam side down on the towel and dust with flour, being gentle so as preserve the air bubbles. (Note: Instead of placing on a towel, place the dough on a flour-dusted piece of parchment paper. It will be easier to transfer.) Cover the dough with a cotton towel and let rise 1-2 hours at room temperature, until more than doubled in size. Don't rush, it's a slow rising dough.
- Preheat oven to 450-500°F Place the pot (see in description above) in the oven at least 30 minutes prior to baking to preheat. Once the dough has more than doubled in volume, remove the pot from the oven and place the dough (if using parchment paper, lift then place with paper) in the pot seam side up. Shake pot to evenly distribute dough, if necessary, but it should straighten out during the cooking process. Cover with the lid and bake 30 minutes Then remove the lid and bake 15-30 minutes uncovered, until the loaf is nicely browned. Cool on wire rack.
- Variations: In Step 1, add either 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted kalamata or other olives; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan and 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 head of roasted garlic cloves (each chopped in half) or 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained well and finely chopped.
- You can also make a rustic version of this bread by replacing one of the cups of bread flour with whole-wheat flour and adding 1/4 cup each of wheat bran and flaxseeds.
NO-KNEAD BREAD
From the New York Times, Nov 8, 2006. Adapted from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bakery. Time: About 1½ hours plus 14 to 20 hours' rising
Provided by Amandochka
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 15h30m
Yield 1 1.5 lb loaf
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add 1 5/8 cups water, and stir until blended; dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rest at least 12 hours, preferably about 18, at warm room temperature, about 70 degrees.
- Dough is ready when its surface is dotted with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it; sprinkle it with a little more flour and fold it over on itself once or twice. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest about 15 minutes.
- Using just enough flour to keep dough from sticking to work surface or to your fingers, gently and quickly shape dough into a ball. Generously coat a cotton towel (not terry cloth) with flour, wheat bran or cornmeal; put dough seam side down on towel and dust with more flour, bran or cornmeal. Cover with another cotton towel and let rise for about 2 hours. When it is ready, dough will be more than double in size and will not readily spring back when poked with a finger.
- At least a half-hour before dough is ready, heat oven to 450 degrees. Put a 6- to 8-quart heavy covered pot (cast iron, enamel, Pyrex or ceramic) in oven as it heats. When dough is ready, carefully remove pot from oven. Slide your hand under towel and turn dough over into pot, seam side up; it may look like a mess, but that is O.K. Shake pan once or twice if dough is unevenly distributed; it will straighten out as it bakes. Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes, then remove lid and bake another 15 to 30 minutes, until loaf is beautifully browned. Cool on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1374.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 2927.4, Carbohydrate 287.4, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 1, Protein 40
Tips:
- Plan ahead: Prepare your ingredients and equipment before starting, as the process can take up to 12 hours.
- Choose the right ingredients: High-quality bread flour, active dry yeast, and sea salt are essential for a successful bake.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Pay attention to measurements, temperatures, and mixing techniques.
- Keep an eye on the dough: Monitor the dough's texture and adjust hydration if necessary.
- Be patient: Bread baking requires patience and attention to detail. Don't rush the process.
- Use a digital scale: Weighing ingredients ensures accuracy and consistency in your baking.
- Store the bread properly: Once baked, store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Conclusion:
Mastering the art of baking Sullivan Street Bakery bread requires dedication, practice, and a keen attention to detail. By following the detailed instructions, tips, and techniques provided in this article, you can create a delicious and authentic sourdough loaf that will impress your friends and family. Remember to be patient, as the process takes time and effort. The reward is a flavorful, crusty loaf of bread that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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