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Bread, Hearth
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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Low Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast -- (1 pkt)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups warm water -- (not over 110F)
5 1/2 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour -- to 6C, King Arthur
cornmeal
boiling water
This recipe, also known as "The Easiest Loaf of Bread You'll Ever
Bake," appears on the back of some of the King Arthur Flour bags.
To mix:
Mix together the first four ingredients. Let this stand until the
yeast, sugar and salt are dissolved. Gradually add the flour to the
liquid and mix thoroughly until the dough pulls away from the sides
of the bowl. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface to knead.
(This may be a little messy, but don't give up!)
Knead It:
Fold the far edge of the dough back over on itself towards you. Press
into the dough with the heels of your hands and push away. After each
push, rotate the dough 90°. Repeat this process in a rhythmic,
rocking motion for 5 minutes, sprinkling only enough flour on your
kneading surface to prevent sticking. Let the dough rest while you
scrape out and grease the mixing bowl. Knead the dough again for 2 to
3 minutes.
Let It Rise:
Return the dough to the bowl and turn it over once to grease the top.
Cover with a damp towel and keep warm until the dough doubles in
bulk, about 1 to 2 hours.
Shape it:
Punch down the dough with your fist and briefly knead out any air
bubbles. Cut the dough in half and shape into two Italian- or
French-style loaves. Place the loaves on a cookie sheet generously
sprinkled with cornmeal. Let the loaves rest for 5 minutes.
Bake it:
Lightly slash the tops of the loaves 3 or more times diagonally and
brush them with cold water. Place on rack in a cold oven with a
roasting pan full of boiling water on the oven bottom. Bake at 400F
for 35 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and sounds
hollow to the touch.
For a lighter, crustier bread, let your shaped loaves rise for 45
minutes. Preheat the oven and roasting pan with water to 500F for 15
minutes. Brush the loaves with cold water, place in the oven and bake
for 10 minutes. Lower the temperature to 400F and bake for 10 more
minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool and devour.
Source:
"kingarthurflour.com"
S(Internet Address):
"<http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/hearth-bread-recipe>"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 2578 Calories; 7g Fat (2.5%
calories from fat); 74g Protein; 541g Carbohydrate; 21g Dietary
Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 6428mg Sodium. Exchanges: 34 1/2
Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : 2015 - 1008