Artisan Bread Recipe & Making
Artisan bread is a type of bread that is made using traditional methods and ingredients. It is characterized by its unique flavor, texture, and appearance. This type of bread is made with simple ingredients such as flour, water, yeast, salt, and time. In this educational content, you will learn how to make three popular types of artisan bread: baguette, ciabatta, and focaccia.
Making Baguette:
Baguette is a French bread that is known for its crisp crust and light, airy interior. To make a baguette, you will need the following ingredients:
500 g of bread flour
10 g of salt
300 mL of water
10 g of active dry yeast
Cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until it forms a rough dough.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Divide the dough into three equal parts and shape each part into a long, thin loaf.
Place the loaves on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal or flour.
Make three diagonal slashes on the top of each loaf with a sharp knife.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Making Ciabatta:
Ciabatta is an Italian bread that is known for its soft, airy texture and large, irregular holes. To make ciabatta, you will need the following ingredients:
500 g of bread flour
10 g of salt
300 mL of water
10 g of active dry yeast
Cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until it forms a rough dough.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently shape it into a rough rectangle.
Place the dough on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal or flour.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Making Focaccia:
Focaccia is an Italian bread that is known for its soft, chewy texture and olive oil flavor. To make focaccia, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
500g all-purpose flour
10g salt
10g instant yeast
320ml warm water
80ml olive oil, divided
Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
Gradually add the warm water and half of the olive oil, using a spatula or wooden spoon to combine the ingredients into a sticky dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Pour the remaining olive oil onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your fingers, press and stretch the dough out to the edges of the pan.
Make dimples on the surface of the dough using your fingers. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!