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Basic Artisan Bread
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A simple artisan bread recipe emphasizing precision in ingredient measurement, proper proofing, and baking with steam for optimal rise and crust.
00:45:00 total
Serves 8
medium
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Ingredients
- flour - watch the video to see (watch the video to see exact quantity)
- water - watch the video to see (watch the video to see exact quantity)
- yeast - watch the video to see (watch the video to see exact quantity)
- salt - watch the video to see (watch the video to see exact quantity)
Instructions
- Weigh Ingredients: Use a kitchen scale to precisely weigh all ingredients for consistent results.
- Mix and Proof Dough: Mix ingredients and allow the dough to proof until it passes the readiness test: poke the dough gently; if the dent fills back slowly, it is ready. If it springs back quickly, it is under-proofed.
- Preheat Oven with Steam: Preheat the oven with a Dutch oven inside to trap steam during baking. If a Dutch oven is not available, place ice cubes or pour boiling water into a tray in the oven to generate steam.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the bread in the preheated Dutch oven or with steam for optimal rise and crust development.
- Cool Before Slicing: Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
