February 4, 2009

EZ Bread





Ingredients:
*3 cups water 
*1/2 tsp dry active yeast
*3 tsp salt
*6 cups flour
*cornmeal as needed


Method:
-put water with yeast, salt and mix
-add flour and mix
-cover with damp paper towel for 12-16 hours in a bowl covered with plastic wrap
-flour counter
-remove dough and flour top
-form dough into desired shape (from small mini buns to big loafs)
-cornmeal a baking sheet
-place dough on top of cornmeal
-sprinkle flour on top and sides of dough
-let rise again for 1.5 hours
-slice slits accross dough
-place a loaf pan with 2" of water in oven at 425F (this ensures a hard crust)
-put dough in and bake for 40 mins
-cool on pan or on rack