White Boule Bread Recipe

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast and salt. Add water, and using the handle of a medium to large wooden spoon, stir until blended. The dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature* for 12–18 hours. Dough surface will be dotted with bubbles. This is a sign that the yeast is working.

Flour a clean, dry work surface and scrape dough onto surface. Sprinkle top of dough and hands with more flour. Using a bench scraper or hands, fold dough over onto itself—top, bottom and sides—and start to shape into a round loaf. Flour parchment paper and place dough, seam side down, on parchment. Sprinkle top of dough with more flour and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Let rise (called

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During the last 30 minutes of proofing, place Dutch oven in the oven and preheat to 450 F. Using parchment, move dough to hot Dutch oven. Bake for 30 minutes with lid on; remove lid and cook 15–20 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack.

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All about yeast. This recipe calls for instant yeast. If you do not make bread often, store yeast in the freezer. Yeast is a living organism. Freezing “pauses” it and extends the lifespan.

Check label for instructions. Instant yeast can be mixed in with flour and does not require activation. Active dry yeast needs to be activated with warm water before mixing with flour.

All about flour. Flour becomes compacted as it sits in the container. Stir flour with a whisk to aerate it before measuring.

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Flour differences are based on the amount of gluten each contains. Gluten gives bread its elasticity. The higher the gluten, the more stable the bread. These recipes will work well with either all-purpose flour (8% to 12% gluten) or bread flour (11% to 14% gluten).

How to make a bread “wash.” A simple application of bread wash will help seeds and herbs adhere to the bread. Egg wash (1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water) is common, but milk, cream or melted butter work equally well, especially for those with egg allergies.

Working with dough. Keep hands well-floured at all times to prevent dough from sticking. Wetting hands with water or a little oil can achieve the same results.

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Fermentation rules. While these recipes call for 12 hours of fermentation, it will not hurt dough to rest for a full 24 hours. Dough can be refrigerated for 3–4 days after mixing. Allow dough to come to room temperature before continuing at the proofing stage of the recipe.

No-knead breads—Stuck at home in the COVID-19 pandemic, Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan experimented with bread recipes and baking techniques—and the results are delicious. This classic French boule is incredibly easy to make and produces a delicious, crusty artisan style loaf of bread without any of the fuss.

Over the past year, yeast, an ingredient that once intimidated me, has quickly become one of my favorite ingredients to use in the kitchen.

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Classic French Boule

The dough is incredibly easy to make and the resulting artisan-style bread has a lovely hearty crusty and crumb. This bread pairs wonderfully with homemade soup. It can also be used for sandwiches or sliced and served plain with salted butter. In my opinion, great bread doesn’t need a lot of frills or toppings.

If you love this bread and are looking to take your bread baking skills up a notch, I highly recommend trying your hand at homemade sourdough next.

This French Boule dough, which yields two 2-pound loaves, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing you to make homemade bread any day of the week. I promise, after tasting this bread, you’ll be making it all the time.

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The original recipe calls for 100% unbleached white flour. This version contains a mixture of whole wheat flour and the end result is even more delicious, while still retaining a crusty exterior and not being overly dense. Happy bread baking!

This classic French boule is incredibly easy to make and produces a delicious, crusty artisan style loaf of bread without any fuss. The bread can be baked directly on a baking stone or steel. Alternatively, you can also bake this loaf in a Dutch oven using the method outlined in my artisan sourdough bread recipe. It will yield an even crustier loaf of bread!

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Serving: 1 serving , Calories: 150 kcal , Carbohydrates: 32 g , Protein: 5 g , Fat: 1 g , Sodium: 148 mg , Fiber: 3 g

The Kneadlessly Simple Crusty White Pot Bread

This post contains affiliate links, which means that I make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you. Please read my privacy policy for more information.This no-knead bread produces a crispy, perfectly golden crust and a soft, flavorful, and chewy interior. It is everything you want in an artisanal bakery loaf at home! Plus, there is no need to lug out the stand mixer, get a serious arm workout, or babysit the dough all day. There are even some adjustments that can be made to the recipe so that it can work with any schedule. This bread makes a perfect companion to hearty soups and stews, a great building block to strata, and an ideal ingredient for a classy sandwich.

The first idea one might have of bread baking is an image of a liberally floured work surface and constant folding and working of a blob of dough. Luckily, the dough-whisperers of the world have figured out a new normal of how to make a crusty, artisanal loaf by mixing flour, salt, and yeast with a higher proportion of water than a hand-kneaded dough. A longer proofing time gives the dough’s gluten molecules a chance to align and create a strong, elastic network, eliminating the need to work the dough.

A sturdy Dutch oven is the only special equipment needed for a beautiful, crusty loaf of bread. In a similar method used in this artisan sourdough recipe, heating the pot in a ripping hot 500 degree oven for 45 minutes is essential to creating that crust (don’t worry, the bread is baked at a lower temperature). It mimics the commercial steam ovens by trapping the moisture given off by the bread during baking to expand and set it. While some recipes use a steam bath, spray bottle, or even ice cubes (check out Julia Child’s French bread!) to create that steam, a preheated Dutch oven is the easiest, cleanest, and most reliable method to get that perfect oven spring and crisp crust.

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This recipe uses more yeast than usual no-knead breads for a shorter rise time. While other recipes recommend a slow fermentation of 12 to 18 hours, sometimes the need for bread is more urgent! This recipe uses a full packet of active dry yeast so that the bread can rise in just 4 hours total. However, if an overnight proofing time is more convenient for your schedule, only add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast to the dough. Allow the dough to rise at room temperature, covered, for 12 to 18 hours. Continue the recipe at step 4.

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Tip: Use bread flour in place of all-purpose flour for a chewier bread. Do not substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour blends.

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