foodie friday.
I've unofficially declared 2012 as "the year that I learn to make bread." Actually, since it's #3 on my Twelve Practices list – I guess that makes it official. So far, I've made one loaf of artisan bread (lackluster) and one loaf of this bread…
Now that's a beautiful loaf of bread. Quite tasty, too!
The recipe can be found pretty much all over the internets – just google "no knead bread" or "dutch oven bread." I followed the recipe from Please Note, which I found on Pinterest. This bread is NOT quick. There's a lot of rising & resting. Austin dubbed it "sunday bread" b/c it basically takes all weekend to make. It also requires a dutch oven, which I braved a snowstorm to buy.
This has all of the characteristics that I love in bread – a hearty crust, airy center, and a sourdough-y taste (w/o the need for a starter). I predict that this one will be used in heavy rotation. It was perfect paired with a simple grilled shrimp & bleu cheese salad….
Oh, and one last note – be a butter snob with this bread. Go european. Go organic. This bread deserves it.
8 Comments
Katrina Kennedy
My husband has been making something similar for almost a year. He now cooks it on our pizza stone and we like it just as much. A bit easier than dragging out the Dutch oven. Love the photos!
Merrick
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM YUMMY Boule!
Barb
That is beautiful bread! And, I totally get what you’re saying about the butter.
Barb
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Steph H
I have yet to try imported butter, but Irish butter has been on my radar for a bit. Maybe this is the perfect excuse to try it. Post gestational diabetes of course 🙂
Katrina Simeck
Barb & I bought European butter when we were in chicago – it was soooo good! I bought some irish butter yesterday. I’ll let you know how it tastes!
Katrina Simeck
right? see…that chicago trip was totally life-changing.
Katrina Simeck
Hey Katrina! Does your husband use the steam method – the pan of water underneath the pizza stone? I feel like that’s what screws me up with artisan bread.