The basic ingredients for a stunning result
You’ll see, the list couldn’t be simpler:
375 g wheat flour type T65
375 ml warm water
1/2 tsp dry baker’s yeast
1.5 tsp fine
salt Small note: A glass of 250 ml is used here.
To personalize your bread:
you can add to your liking:
Sesame, flax or sunflower seeds
A touch of crushed cumin
A few grains of coarse salt for crunchiness
It’s up to you to vary the pleasures!
The step-by-step method: Zero stress, 100% enjoyment
Quick
Mix 1.1 In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt.
1.2 Mix briefly.
1.3 Add the lukewarm water and stir until a homogeneous paste is formed.
Don’t worry if it seems a little runny: it’s normal and even ideal for a well-ventilated bread.
Let the magic happen
2.1 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel.
2.2 Let rise at room temperature for 12 hours.
The trick? Prepare your dough in the evening for baking the next morning, or vice versa. This way, it rises while you sleep or work.
3.1 Preheat the oven to 230°C about 30 minutes before cooking.
3.2 Place your cast-iron baking dish (or a sturdy glass dish with a lid) inside to heat as well.
Last step: Baking
4.1 Carefully place the yeast dough on baking paper.
4.2 Then slide it into the hot casserole.
4.3 Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes: the crust will then be perfectly golden brown and crispy.
The little extra that makes the difference
The secret of this miracle bread lies in the preparation in the casserole. This cooking method mimics the effect of a traditional bread oven: the steam that forms under the lid creates an irresistible crust, just like at the bakery. And the crumb remains incredibly soft.
A recipe that you can prepare again and again
This bread is at its peak fresh from the oven on the same day. But it also keeps very well for a few days if it is wrapped in a clean cloth.
And above all, it’s so easy to prepare that you can make it again as soon as you feel like making good homemade bread. It is accompanied by a soothing soup, a cheese platter or a homemade spread… There is no shortage of possibilities!
Are you ready to say goodbye to industrial bread? Enjoy the simple happiness of homemade.
