What's in a photo? As I look at this blog I'm disappointed to see poor photos of tasty food. As part of having extra time at home due to our current stay home order, I'm working on producing higher quality images of my food. I've always used the excuse that I just don't have time to take a better photo, but really I'm just lazy about it. I snap the photo without thinking about lighting, placement, etc. This isn't going to be easy, but I hope to see improvement in my Instagram and blog photos.
On to this beautiful bread that is so easy to make. I mix it before bed and then bake it the next day when I have time. Here's the recipe:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 to 115 degrees F)
In a large tupperware bowl add the flour, salt, and yeast. Pour in the warm water and use a fork to mix till a shaggy dough forms. The mixture will be sticky.
Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and/or a lid and set aside in a warm place 12 to 18 hours until dough rises. Overnight works great!
Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place Dutch oven in the oven for 30 minutes. I use an oval one because that's what I have, and then use a springform pan round section inside to keep the bread shape.
At the same time, flour a sheet of parchment paper. Punch down the dough and shape it into a ball, it will still be softer then regular bread dough, but shouldn't be sticky. Place on the parchment paper let it sit for 30 minutes, covered.
Place it in the Dutch oven and bake for 35 minutes with the lid on. Remove lid and bake for another 8-15 minutes until it is golden brown.
On to this beautiful bread that is so easy to make. I mix it before bed and then bake it the next day when I have time. Here's the recipe:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 to 115 degrees F)
In a large tupperware bowl add the flour, salt, and yeast. Pour in the warm water and use a fork to mix till a shaggy dough forms. The mixture will be sticky.
Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and/or a lid and set aside in a warm place 12 to 18 hours until dough rises. Overnight works great!
Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place Dutch oven in the oven for 30 minutes. I use an oval one because that's what I have, and then use a springform pan round section inside to keep the bread shape.
At the same time, flour a sheet of parchment paper. Punch down the dough and shape it into a ball, it will still be softer then regular bread dough, but shouldn't be sticky. Place on the parchment paper let it sit for 30 minutes, covered.
Place it in the Dutch oven and bake for 35 minutes with the lid on. Remove lid and bake for another 8-15 minutes until it is golden brown.
