LoafNest Bread

Endlessly customizable. Use beer, stock, or milk instead of water, and add spices, oil, or cheese.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add 400g water (or whatever liquid) to a large mixing bowl. Microwave the bowl in 10 second increments until body temperature.

Step 2

Add the salt and yeast and dissolve. Also add any oil and extra things now.

Step 3

Add 500g bread flour and mix with a large rubber paddle spatula until it comes together and you can't mix any more.

Step 4

Knead with your hands directly in the bowl, at least until smooth but really for as long as you can stomach.

Step 5

Prove for anywhere from 2 hours to 18 hours. At least prove until the dough is doubled in size, but I don't believe over-proving is possible.

Step 6

Preheat oven, with the LoafNest inside (but without the liner), at 450 F for 45 minutes.

Step 7

Insert liner, pour in dough (you'll need to scrape gently with the spatula, try not to punch it down too much), and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 8

When done, let it cool ALMOST COMPLETELY before cutting. Resist the temptation.