THE BEST BREAD EVER (FOOD PROCESSOR)

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I found this recipe in a very good book (which is sadly no longer in print) that I got from the library. The book is called "The Best Bread Ever: Great Homemade Bread Using Your Food Processor." (I use an 11-cup food processor.) I copied this recipe out of the book, with a few modifications to make it easier to read and follow. The author has a lot more great hints about making bread, and if you can find it in your library, I would seriously recommend it.

Provided by ilovechocolate

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/3-4 cups unbleached bread flour
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 1/4 cups water
cornmeal for the baking sheet

Steps:

  • Place the flour, salt and yeast in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Using an instant-read thermometer, adjust the water temperature so that the combined temperatures of the water and the flour give a base temperature of 130 degrees F using a Cuisinart or KitchenAid or 150 degrees F if using a Braun. With the machine runniing, pour all but 2 tablespoons of the water through the feed tube. Process for 20 seconds, adding the remaining water if the dough seems crumbly and dry and does not come together into a ball during this time. Continue mixing the dough another 25 seconds for a total of 45 seconds.
  • Stop the machine and take the temperature of the dough with an instant-read thermometer, which should read between 75 deg. F and 80 deg. F. If the temperature is lower than 75 deg. F, process the dough for an additional 5 seconds, up to twice more, until it reaches the desired temperature. If the temperature is higher than 80 deg. F, remove the thermometer, scrape the dough from the food processor into an ungreased bowl, and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes. Check the temperature of the dough after 5 minutes; the dough should be 80 deg. F or cooler by that time.
  • Remove the dough from the processor and place it in a large ungreased bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1.5 to 2 hours at room temperature, about 70 deg. F to 72 deg. F. It will increase in volume somewhat, but don't be concerned by how much.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured work surface, and shape into a ball. Place the formed loaf on a floured baking sheet, cover the loaf, and let it proof at room temperature for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until it visibly doubles in bulk. The dough will be ready to bake when an instant-read thermometer shows it has reached an internal temperature of 60 deg. F to 62 deg. F.
  • One hour before bakng, place a small pan for water on the floor of the oven, put the oven rack on the second shelf from the bottom of the oven, and place the baking stone on the rack. Preheat the oven to 475 deg. F. Transfer the bread onto a peel or onto the back of a baking sheet heavily coated with cornmeal.
  • Carefully pour 1 cup of hot water onto the pan on the floor of the oven. Slide the loaf from the peel or baking sheet heavily coated with cornmeal.
  • Bake the loaf for 2 minutes. Create steam by adding another cup of water to the pan on the floor of the oven. Continue baking for 18 minutes, until the crust is a dark brown. Or, the bread will be finished when it reaches an internal temperature of 205 deg. F to 210 deg. F on an instant-read thermometer. Cool the bread on a wire rack before cutting.

Waqas mayo
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I'm not a big fan of bread, but this recipe changed my mind. This bread is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Abdusalam hussen
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This is the best bread I've ever had! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has a perfect crust. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Umaramjad Umaramjad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good bread recipe that's easy to make, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The bread is delicious, and it's so easy to make in the food processor.


Bean Beans
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This bread is delicious! I love the way the crust is slightly crunchy and the inside is soft and fluffy. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.


Nirjol Das
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kim Misso
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I'm not a big fan of bread, but this recipe changed my mind. This bread is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Marcie R.
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This is the best bread I've ever had! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has a perfect crust. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Samuel Makanjuola
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good bread recipe that's easy to make, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The bread is delicious, and it's so easy to make in the food processor.


pawan khatiwada
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This bread is delicious! I love the way the crust is slightly crunchy and the inside is soft and fluffy. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.


Kenney Phillips
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Aj alamin
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I'm not a big fan of bread, but this recipe changed my mind. This bread is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Kazi Shambo
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This is the best bread I've ever had! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has a perfect crust. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Harun45 Mohammod
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good bread recipe that's easy to make, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The bread is delicious, and it's so easy to make in the food processor.


Dola Rani
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This bread is delicious! I love the flavor and texture. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.


Ishan Xettry
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I was a bit skeptical about making bread in a food processor, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. The bread turned out perfectly, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Reid Busch
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This is the best bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so soft and fluffy, and it has a perfect crust. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


SHYMI STHA
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could do it! The bread turned out delicious, and I'm so glad I tried it.


GhostMindX9
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make in the food processor, and it comes out perfectly every time. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.