![]() The oven spring keeps the surface of the loaf moist and gives the bread an extra volume boost, letting it expand more easily. This process is also known as the oven spring. As a result, the bread rises more easily and is not constrained by a dried out outer crust.Īdding steam gives a light and crisp crust In a hot oven, the moisture keeps the outside moist and gelatinous. Steam allows the yeast to work further in the dough. This Easy Artisan Bread is baked with a tray of water to add steam. And how does one get this wonderful crackling outer crust? Steam is the key. ![]() This Easy Artisan Bread is rustically crusty on the outside with a flavourful soft crumb. so don’t skip this step, flour well and it won’t become a sticky issue. When I first baked this Easy Artisan Bread, I did not flour the parchment before baking and the bread which rose wonderfully ended up not so beautiful after all as we had to laboriously peel off the parchment that was stuck to its bottom. Whilst there is absolutely no kneading required, this is an extremely sticky bread dough so floor your work station and parchment well to prevent it from sticking during shaping and baking. So give the dough sufficient ‘me time’ alone. This Easy Artisan Bread dough takes ~ 2 hours for the 1st rise and ~ another 40 minutes for the 2nd rise, after the dough is portioned and shaped into med-sized loaves. ![]() During this process, the yeast is activated and works through the dough to take on its rise before being baked. Be patient and give it time to rest in a warm, draft-free place to proof. Proofing is the process in which bread dough is left to rest, ferment and rise. #3 Give sufficient time for the dough to proof I used Levure Seche de Boulanger dry baker’s yeast which comes packed in 7g satchels, perfect to keep the yeast fresh. This Easy Artisan Bread Roll uses only 3/4 tbsp dry yeast to 4 cups flour. The bread has a less yeasty taste and a longer & slower proof also creates a more flavorful bread IMHO. For greater flavour, I prefer to use proportionally less yeast and to let the dough proof for a longer time to achieve the same rise. If it doesn’t have the bite of hot water, it should be suitably warm for the yeast. If a thermometer is not available, just test the water using the back of the hand. So the best temperature is ~ 40-41C for yeast to start blooming. However, one would do well to note that yeast is a fussy chap … too cold and it continues to sleep, too hot and the little bugger gets killed off before it can even activate. Using warm water wakes up the yeast and start the fermentation process which then causes the dough to rise. #1 Yeast needs warmth to ferment and bloom If you like this recipe tutorial and like to see more, subscribe to my YouTube channel here! Thank you □ And God keep and bless your daughter Grace as she goes for her first church retreat away from home on her own □□□□ Thank you Big Family Homestead for this lovely recipe. Simple pleasures, life does not need to be complicated □ Or eat it simply with butter, I promise you won’t be disappointed.Ĭheck out the recipe tutorial below and see how easy it is to make. The lovely crust and fine crumb of this Easy Artisan Bread never fails to please and it tastes amazing with stews, soups and curries. It has been our special go to bread ever since. I love this Easy Artisan Bread and I freshly baked it for communion during the Easter period when everyone was home bound. There is absolutely no sugar in this Easy Artisan Bread and the flavor of the bread comes from just the salt, the yeast and the melted butter glaze.Ĭheck out Big Family Homestead here – as the name suggests, their wonderful recipes all come in generous hearty portions! ![]() I substituted with bread flour and the other tweak I made to the original recipe was to reduce the yeast slightly to suit my taste. ![]() I chanced upon this recipe by Big Family Homestead during the COVID lockdown when everyone was stuck at home and fell in love with this Easy Artisan Bread. A lovely crusty bread with a soft flavorful crumb. This Easy Artisan Bread is a simple 4 ingredient no-knead bread. ![]()
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