Easy Tuscan Herb Artisan Bread Recipe 45

TUSCAN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, sugar and warm water. Gently stir together with handheld whisk. Then, let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
• Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, salt, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and herbs.
• Turn the mixer onto medium low speed and slowly spoon in the flour mixture.
• Once dough starts to form increase to medium high.
• Continue to work the dough for 5 minutes or until a positive "Window Pane Test" (Pinch a piece of dough off and spread with finger tips holding up to the light. If the dough stretches without breaking and you can see through the center, gluten has formed and its ready to prove.
• Gently place the soft and sticky dough into a lightly oiled large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 4 days and up to 7 days for added tangy flavor. The dough will rise and fall while its chilling, and thats totally normal.
• Remove dough bowl from fridge. Press down any excess air with a slightly floured fist. Weigh and divide the dough equally into two balls. Use lightly floured hands to form each half into a round shape.
• Place each half onto a medium sized rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover each dough ball loosely with a lightly floured tea towel and allow to warm to room temperature.
• Dough will then need time to rise again, doubling in size. this could take 1-2 hours depending on temperature of room. The dough will spread more outwardly, looking puffier, rather than growing in height.
• Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
• Now that the dough has doubled again, carefully cut a few slits across the top with a sharp knife and sprinkle with more herbs if desired.
• Place trays with dough side by side on middle rack of the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove trays from the oven and place the loaves directly onto a wire rack to completely cool.
• Slice the loaves and serve with dipping oil, cheeses, or fruit spreads.

A TUSCAN HERB ARTISAN BREAD

Steps:

• Mix the flour, instant yeast, and salt together.
• Add the water and spices.
• Mix by hand until the dough comes together.
• Let stand for 12 to 18 hours. We have done this over night, and of course, add a couple hours.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Once the dough had rested for 12 to 18 hours, place the dough onto the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
• Fold the dough into thirds one way, then thirds the other way.
• Let the dough stand for another 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven at 500°F with a covered Dutch Oven in the oven.
• Once both the oven and Dutch Oven are hot, carefully take the cover off the Dutch Oven and slide the rested dough into the Dutch Oven.
• Now is when you can lightly sprinkle a little of the herbs on top of the loaf, this is optional.
• Place the cover back on to the Dutch Oven and put into the hot oven.
• Bake for 25 minutes with the cover on, then, take the cover off and finish baking for another 5 minutes.
• After the 30 minutes, take the Dutch Oven out of the oven.
• Have a cooling rack ready to put your Bread on right after you take it out of the oven.
• Let the bread cool on the cooling rack for a few hours, after it has cooled, slice the loaf.
• Store in a air tight container.

EASY TUSCAN HERB ARTISAN BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a large bowl fold together flour, yeast, salt sugar, oregano, thyme, marjoram, and thyme with a rubber spatula. Fold in warm water and olive oil and stir until mixed thoroughly (bread will be sticky). Let dough sit in a covered bowl for 1 1/2 hours at room temperature, or until dough doubles in size. Once dough has doubled in size, generously flour a clean surface, place dough on surface, and knead dough 4-5 times. Leave dough on the counter and tent foil over dough and left rise another 1 1/2 hours. At the 1 hour mark, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place dough in a covered Dutch oven or on a pizza stone and bake covered for 30 minutes. Then, remove cover and bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes, until bread is a light golden brown. Enjoy it hot or save it for dinner, sandwiches or whatever your heart desires.

ITALIAN HERB BREAD I

Steps:

• Mix yeast, warm water, and white sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
• Stir olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese, and 3 cups flour into the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the next three cups of flour. Dough will be stiff.
• Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and rubbery. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn to cover the surface of the dough with oil. Cover with a damp linen dish towel. Allow to rise for one hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Punch dough down to release all the air. Shape into two loaves. Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet, or into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about a 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from pan(s), and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.