finally got to the bread baking.
I used the trusty rye recipe (2c. white flour, 1 c. rye)
The dough was wetter than I remember and I lost a fair amount in the saran wrap.
Dough rose for 19 hours and then 2 hours.
The bread stuck a bit to one side but was easily pried off.
The loaf was a pleasing shape.
I served it on an appetizer plate with cheese, etc. and everyone commented on the bread, even those who had no idea I made it.
The texture was great and the crust perfect.
I still like bigger loaves (greedy, I know, but why not after all that waiting and rising?)
Would have appreciated handles.
Agree with other posters re: recipe on lid (mine doesn't have it) including oven temp - but in very clear print (maybe a template?)
All in all, a smashing success.
-Joan
very pretty, mama. I'm not getting that really open crumb...which I remember was a feature of most of my no-knead breads in the past. I wondered if it had something to do with the lesser conductivity of ceramic vs. cast iron, but maybe it's just my formulae...I'll try a basic and see what i get, and promise to post a crumb shot next time. Judy, do you mind if I cross post to my blog?
ReplyDeleteKatya, I don't mind.
ReplyDeleteJoan, thanks. Yes, handles are a must, on lid and body. I am concerned about the burning and sticking. Did it clean up okay?
Think about the size loaf you would like. In cups of flour.
ReplyDeleteI have had the problem of losing dough to sticky plastic covering. I now make sure I have a coat of flour on the rising dough.
ReplyDeleteCan you explain when your dough comes in contact with the plastic?? I must be doing things differently- I cover the bowl itself in plastic, but I don't lose any dough in the transfer process. Also, I often use a spatula to sort of knead the dough while it is still in it's initial bowl. THen I turn it onto a coated cotton towel, cover, let it rest and when my pot and oven are at 450, I transfer to the baking pot. How do you do it?
ReplyDeleteIt was during the second rise. I laid plastic over it instead of a towel and let it go too long, then the plastic stuck to sticky dough.
ReplyDeleteYour way is better. The towel helps to lift it too.