by MmmCarbs » Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:06 am
Tried a variation on the no-knead bread today. It was the easiest yet, and has a really nice fluffy texture. I cut the recipe in thirds, thus making just enough for one loaf, let it rise once in the pan and baked it. Came out fine! This saves the trouble of waiting overnight and aging the dough in the fridge. Plus, I am just not too fond of the aged flavor and the slightly grey-ish color that develops.
1/2 T yeast
1/2 T salt
1 C warm water
2 1/4 C flour, of that about 1/3 was ww, the rest all-purpose unbleached.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, put the dough into it in, cover and wait a couple hours, bake at 450F for 25 minutes, then at 500F for 5 minutes more.
The only odd thing about it was the loaf was pretty short, but as I'm using this as a side dish rather than a sandwich bread it's fine with me. Yummy!
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Well I had an off-plan meal this week (Arby's drive-thru) and consumed a small chocolate ring cake plus a couple cupcakes, plus some movie popcorn and a non-diet Coke. What can I say, it was my birthday, I was on vacation for a week, the kitchen was unusable for a day due to plumbing work, and the cupcakes were an Easter gift. I'm just going to consider it a feast week and move on.
On the plus side, my coffee consumption was lower than normal, and no Easter candy or movie candy made its way into the house (or my tummy).
I made the bread plus some lentil stew to get myself back into the groove with real food.