Artisan bread is a type of bread that is made with high-quality ingredients and a lot of care. It is often made by hand, and it can take several hours to rise and bake. Artisan bread is known for its delicious flavour and its chewy texture.
One of the best things about artisan bread is that it can be baked on an open fire. This is a great way to enjoy freshly baked bread while you are camping or hiking. It is also a fun and rewarding experience to bake your own bread.
How to Bake Artisan Bread on an Open Fire
To bake artisan bread on an open fire, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (105°F-115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy. King Arthur Baking
- Stir in the salt and 3 cups of flour. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf.
- Place the loaves in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake the loaves for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the loaves cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Tips for Baking Artisan Bread on an Open Fire
- Use a cast iron Dutch oven to bake your bread. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the bread from burning.
- Preheat your Dutch oven over the fire for about 10 minutes before adding the bread. This will help to create a hot, humid environment that is ideal for baking bread.
- Place the bread in the Dutch oven and cover it with the lid. Bake the bread for about 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool in the Dutch oven for a few minutes before removing it.
Enjoy!
Artisan bread is a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy freshly baked bread. It is also a fun and rewarding experience to bake your own bread. In times of possible civil unrest, bread might not be freely available and you will need to bake your own.
“It is better to have prepared and never to need it than to be unprepared and be in desperate need of it”.
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