Recipe

Basic Crusty Bread Recipe

	Jo_jo_ba / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago The small amount of work and the day it takes to make these loaves rewards you with a bread that's as wonderful as if you had an artisan baker at home! Prep:140m Cook:35m Servings:32	Jo_jo_ba
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Ingredients

½ tbsp. dry active yeast

2 cups very warm water

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp. salt

3 cups flour

Directions

In a large bowl or bowl of a heavy-duter mixer dissolve the yeast in the water for about 5 minutes.

Stir in the first 3 c. of flour and the salt.

Beat well, cover with plastic wrap and let this rise 2 hours in a warm spot OR overnight in the refrigerator.

Stir in the last 3 c. flour a little at a time, adding only as much as necessary to make a kneadable dough.

Knead the dough 10-15 minutes. Add a little more flour as needed, but be careful not to make the dough too dry-- it should be moist but not sticky, and very pliable.

Place the dough in a large lightly-oiled bowl, cover well and let rise at room temperature until doubled.

Punch the dough down and divide it in half.

Shape the dough into 2 long loaves.

Place on a non-stick or lightly-oiled cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.

Sprinkle the tops with flour, cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Place a shallow pan of hot water in the bottom of the oven.

Slash the loaves in several places.

Spray with water from a plant mister. Bake 5 minutes. Spray again. Bake 5 more minutes. Spray again. Bake 5 more minutes. Remove the pan of water at this point.

Bake 15-20 minutes more.

Remove bread from pans and cool on racks.

Makes 2 loaves, 16 slices each.

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jo_jo_ba 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 84.5
Total Fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 0.8 mg
Total Carbs: 17.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 3.1 g

eggchef 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Ooo u make me drool mmm u know i love crusty breads

amyliz 1 year, 9 months ago said:
I would like to start making bread and this sounds like a cood, simple recipe for a novice like me. Thanks!

suzalleogram 1 year, 9 months ago said:
I agree with amyliz- I think this recipe would be great for one's first attempt at homemade bread. Would love to try it :)

mkm114 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Okay.....This is about the 100th recipe of yours that I have bookmarked!! Dang girl, you will have me in the kitchen for years!! Like the comments above I agree this sounds like an easy, first time, make-your-own-bread recipe!! As always THANKS jojoba!!! :-)

mkm114 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Oh my gosh!! Tried my hand at this wonderful bread recipe and for a first-timer I did myself proud!! I give all the credit to jojoba for a fantastic and easy to follow recipe!! My young ones worked their way through almost one loaf at dinner last night!! They couldn't get enough!! Perfect accompaniment with any dinner venue!!! The crust was to die for!!! Thanks again jojoba!!! :-) :-)

jo_jo_ba 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Aw, thank you! Glad your bread was a success!

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