Swipe to Bake
Make this easy, bakery style loaf with just a few ingredients.
💕💕You will need💕💕
- 3.25 cups of flour (all purpose works great)
- 1.5 cups of warm water (I warm in the microwave for 45 seconds)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of yeast
- a pinch of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (Trader Joes)
🍞🍞 Instructions 🍞🍞
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl
- when dry ingredients are combined, microwave 1.5 cups of water for 45 seconds and then add to the mixture. Combine until you have a soft, sticky dough
- cover brown with a cloth and place in a warm spot to allow rise. (I rise in the microwave or the oven.) Do not turn on while bread is rising.
- Rise for 2 hours and then check that dough has doubled. Remove and set on counter
- Set your oven for 450 and preheat your Dutch oven for 30 minutes. If you dont have a Dutch oven, follow the steps below.
- while Dutch oven is preheating, remove bread from proofing bowl and turn onto a lightly floured surface.
- fold dough into a ball. Do not knead or handle more than necessary. Transfer to oven safe baking paper.
- use a knife to score (cut a slit) into the bread. Sprinkle top with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
- after Dutch oven has preheated, add a tablespoon of uncooked rice to the bottom of the pan. The rice will help keep your bottom from burning.
- add lower the parchment paper with your dough into the Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes
- remove cover and bake for 5 additional minutes
- take out of oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes. This will help keep the loaf moist.
- Enjoy!
🍞🍞 If you do not have a Dutch oven 🍞🍞
- you can use a pizza stone, a casserole pan, a loaf pan, or a baking sheet. Make sure to use a baking sheet.
- the key is creating steam to make a crispy crust. You can do this by adding about 2 inches of water to an oven safe bowl.
- put your bread on the upper baking rack and the water bowl on the lower.
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Baking bread at home can seem intimidating, but this no-knead method simplifies the process, yielding a fresh, bakery-style loaf effortlessly. Start with basic ingredients: all-purpose flour, warm water, salt, and yeast. The key is allowing the dough to rise for about two hours, which helps develop flavor and texture. To bake, you can utilize various equipment such as a Dutch oven, pizza stone, or a baking sheet with an oven-safe bowl to create steam. This steam is crucial for achieving that perfect crispy crust, a hallmark of artisan bread. Introducing a blend of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning on top enhances flavor, providing a delightful touch reminiscent of gourmet bakeries. This process not only yields a soft, chewy interior but also allows for creativity in flavoring your bread. You can incorporate herbs, cheeses, or even olives for a unique twist. Once baked, letting it cool ensures moisture retention, leading to a luscious experience. For those without specialized baking equipment or who want to try alternative bread shapes, experiment with various loaf pans or free-form shapes on a baking sheet. The ability to customize this recipe opens up numerous opportunities for personalizing flavors and styles, making it a favorite for home bakers. Turn your kitchen into a bakery with this straightforward, rewarding recipe!
What Dutch oven do you have?