One more quick and easy recipe for making the dough at home without a machine and practically no kneading. It lasts up to 2 weeks in the fridge, allowing you bake fresh bread anytime you want.
photos Coco Zordan
One more quick and easy recipe for making the dough at home without a machine and practically no kneading. It lasts up to 2 weeks in the fridge, allowing you bake fresh bread anytime you want.
photos Coco Zordan
2 lb. of dough/ 2 loaves
5 min.
30 min.
about 3 cups warm water (not hot!)
1 +1/2 TBs dry yeast or 1/2 cube fresh yeast
3-4 tbs XV olive oil (opt.)
6 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose or bread flour
1+ 1/2 Tsp. sea salt (more if not using sea salt)
a pinch of sugar (opt.)
6-qt. container (a kitchen towel or plastic wrapping to cover)
a long thin spoon (to mix)
To the container add water (cool or warm) and then add the yeast
Add oil, mix, then flour and salt.
Mix all ingredients together till mixture is all wet without any dry lump of flour. Cover with a soaked wet kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Note: do not use an air vacuum lid because the gas created by the dough could make it explode, as it actually has happened to me!.
Let it rise in a warm place for 3 hours or more. Remember: the dough will triple in volume, so you need a large container.
You can use the dough immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks if kept wet covered in plastic. If it’s from the fridge let it warm up at least 30 minutes before using it. For bread, focaccia or pizza recipes go to “My Recipes” and choose the respective option.