Laurie Talbert |
Who can resist the smell of fresh baked bread on a cold winter day? This crusty artisan bread is no-fail, even for the yeast challenged.
This recipe was featured in the Winter Co-op News issue! Click here to read the article.
SERVES: 10
Ingredients
- 3 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-3/4 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon dry Rapid-Rise yeast
- 1-1/2 cups cool water
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and yeast.
2. Add water and mix until all the flour is incorporated. It will look bumpy and shaggy. It’s supposed to.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
4. The dough will appear sticky and bubbly but will pull away from the side of the bowl.
5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place an oven-proof, lidded pot in the oven and heat it for 30 minutes.
6. Dump your dough onto a heavily floured surface. Form into a ball, place on a sheet of parchment and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest while the pot is heating.
7. Pull the pot from the oven and lower the parchment and dough into the pot. Careful – the pot is hot! Put the lid back on and return to the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake an additional 15 minutes or until browned.
8. Lift the bread out using the parchment and let cool.
Recipe Notes
Add flavor ingredients when you reach the ‘form into a ball’ stage, avoiding liquids. Try shredded parmesan and chives or cinnamon and raisins.