I found this recipe on the back of Gold Medal "Best for Bread" flour, which credits it to Rose Levy Beranbaum's book "The Bread Bible". Easy to make and the potential add-ins are endless. My favorite is adding a head of roasted garlic. A very hearty bread. Prep time includes dough rising.
Provided by Zetty66
Categories Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 slice, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together flours, salt and yeast. Stir in water and honey. Knead dough until smooth and springy, but still slightly sticky. Add a little flour or water as necessary.
- Lightly brush oil inside of large bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to oil all sides. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or lightly sprinkle with cornmeal. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Shape dough into a round ball. Place on cookie sheet, cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place about 45 minutes.
- Place baking stone on lowest oven rack and heat oven to 475°F Carefully cut an X-shaped slash on top of dough; spray with cool water. Place cookie sheet in oven on baking stone; place one cup water in a shallow pan on the other rack.
- Bake 10 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 425°F Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until bread is golden brown and skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a cooling rack.
- NOTE: Stir-ins can include: 1/4 cup of 1 or 2 of the following--Kalamata olives, roasted garlic cloves, cut-up sun-dried tomatoes, slice chives, shelled sunflower seeds, 1 teaspoon fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 292.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4.1
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Godwin Offormah
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's so delicious!
Danishmirza roras
[email protected]I've never made bread before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out great!
Kevin Alvarez
[email protected]This is the best bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Aldo Quipuzcoa
[email protected]This bread is so versatile! I've used it to make sandwiches, croutons, and even bread pudding. It's always delicious.
Zion Christopher
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of this bread. It was a bit too sweet for my taste.
atani davis
[email protected]This bread is perfect for sandwiches or toast. It's also great for making French toast.
MP40 gaming Nepali
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, but the bread turned out great in the end. I'm glad I gave it a try!
De Meshack
[email protected]This bread was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I might try adding a little more liquid next time.
Laila Amira
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy loaf of bread.
Faragan Hahhah
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this bread for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it! It was easy to make and didn't take too long.
Robert Wendy
[email protected]This bread was absolutely delightful! The aroma filled my kitchen as it baked, and the taste was even more wonderful. The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this bread again and again!