Artisan Bread

 Artisan Bread in less than 5 minutes a day? YES! They were not lying! This recipe changed the way I will make bread forever! No more kneading, no more bread machines, and no more planning ahead for fresh oven baked bread!!!

Italian Artisan Loaf

These people are genius! Co-authors Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois created a basic recipe for all kinds of artisan breads! From french baguettes to cinnamon rolls, this simple 4 ingredient recipe does the trick! 5 min prep time, 2 hour rise time, then put the dough into a loosely sealed container in the fridge and you will have bread dough ready for the making! 90 minute proofing before baking... I'm not sure I am sold on the title of the book, but the master recipe is genius!

Buy The Book! Barnes&Noble Link : "Artisan Bread In Less than 5 Minutes a Day"

 ~MASTER RECIPE~
1.5 TBSP Active Dry Yeast
1.5 TBSP Kosher Salt
3 Cups Lukewarm Water
6.5 Cups All Purpose Flour

• Mix until all dry ingredients have been incorporated and cover with a wet paper towel for 2 hours... 
• Form into loaf 
• 90 minutes to proof
• Slash with sharp knife
• Place in the oven on 450 Degrees F for 35-45min

(Specific Instructions)
Bake on Pizza Stone
Put a metal pan below the stone
Place bread on the stone
Pour hot water into the pan below (Immediately close the oven door to hold in the steam for good crust to crumb ratio)

Cinnamon Rolls with White Chocolate Drizzle

Simple Artisan Loaf (Great for Paninis)