Monday 21 November 2011

No No-Knead Bread

Ha! Who would have thought the No-Knead-Bread-Hype could lead me back to traditional bread-baking?

A few years ago I used to bake sourdough bread. Until I found out rye does not suit my digestion.
Having seen lots of postings on No-Knead-Bread I gave the classic bread a try and see for yourself - I am more than happy with the result and the process is simple. The part I love most is when the dough drops out of the bowl without any mess. The recipe is - surprise - by Jamie Oliver. It's nice having bread-recipes next to soup and pasta recipes in one book.

Preparations:
chop chop chop

chop chop chop
When I am running short with raisins, I add cranberries. Anything goes.

2 minutes later
plop.
The dough now sits in the bowl

Who does not use the worktop as a board?
There is no need to roll the dough.
I enjoy it, since the dough is really easy to handle, not sticky at all!
40 mins later:
Cool down under a blanket over night.

Texture, taste and scent are perfect. Can you see, why I bake no No-Knead Bread? I almost forgot the main reason, why I prefer this traditional way: I just could not integrate the 12-15 hours resting time the No-Knead Bread requires in my schedule. This bread does not take more than 3 hours, I can to it any day, after work.

More kitchen stories to come soon!
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10 comments:

  1. coffeeaddict22 November 2011 at 00:23

    I love Jamie, he's my cooking hero. This bread looks yummy, I love how cute the cuts get after they're baked.

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  2. hostess of the humble bungalow22 November 2011 at 02:35

    I love the smell of bread baking. I was curious about the time for the no knead bread and wondered how others manage to schedule the rising.

    Good looking bread too Paula!

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  3. Jen22 November 2011 at 06:02

    those loaves look very inviting!!!

    Tell me you've already devoured both loaves. I know I would have.

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  4. Black is the New Black23 November 2011 at 22:48

    yum!! looks great.

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  5. Paula28 November 2011 at 23:58

    coffeeadict, do you find yourself raving about him? I do ever once in a while and feel silly ... but I can't help it.

    hostess, yes, the rising time was a big no-no for the no-knead bread.
    thank you for liking my bread, at least the photos of it.

    Jen, I have to disappoint you this time: I freeze one loaf, cut into slices. It does not lose by freezing.

    Hi BlackistheNewBlack, I am happy to please others with those pics. It's fun, shooting the process in the kitchen once in a while.

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  6. Susan Tiner13 December 2011 at 17:25

    I love no knead bread :).

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  7. A7 February 2012 at 23:00

    HEY Paula. Love your blog!
    I would like to know the recipe for this delicious looking bread!

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  8. Paula8 February 2012 at 08:32

    Hi A! Thank you :)
    I will happily the post the recipe her (edit the posting) later this week!

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  9. Paula9 February 2012 at 11:34

    Hi A,

    Sorry, a few hours late, here it is:
    http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/bread-recipes/basic-bread-recipe

    BUT: I use only 1/2 of the amount of yeast, 1-2 sachets instead of 3!

    And I love to add whatever I like to add, like the cranberries and nuts above. Almost everything goes.

    If you need more information, please ask!

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  10. A17 February 2012 at 11:07

    So niceee of you to post it. Sorry was busy so couldn't see it earlier.
    Thankyouu very veryy much :)

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