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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Tracy Bourgeois
[email protected]This recipe is very similar to the one my grandmother used to make. I can't wait to try it!
Md Mohasin
[email protected]Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?
David Ledama
[email protected]I'm allergic to wheat. Is there a gluten-free version of this recipe?
Arbab Ahsan
[email protected]I'm going to try making this bread this weekend. It looks so good!
Vago Kary
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a special occasion. It's so beautiful and delicious.
Danika Rush
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be a lot of work.
Ekeigbo Chuks
[email protected]This bread looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Basit Khoja
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The bread was dry and dense, and it didn't have much flavor. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Habeeb Ayomide
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Israfil Hossain
[email protected]I've tried many rustic French bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is light and airy, with a crispy crust. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain.
Adenike Blessing Adeyemi
[email protected]This bread was so easy to make, and it tasted delicious! I'm not a baker, but this recipe was simple to follow and the results were impressive.
Safat Ahmed
[email protected]This rustic French bread turned out amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I loved the flavor of the bread, and it was the perfect accompaniment to my soup.