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January 22, 2008

almost almost no-knead bread

posted by Jasmine in food @ 9:55 am

The other day I received my free issue of Cook’s Illustrated (which I’m totally going to subscribe to, by the way), and noticed an article on No-Knead Bread 2.0, “Almost No-Knead Bread.” I remembered reading about this recipe somewhere else recently, and thought I’d give it a try. I’ve made 3 or 4 loaves of no-knead bread using Jaden’s recipe the last few months, and though they were delicious, I was hoping to produce a more flavorful wheat version of the bread. Anyway, here’s what I came up with.

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It looks fine, but the truth is, it didn’t rise properly. I don’t really know why. We chucked it. I think I will try again tonight. Any ideas about how I might have fucked it up?

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  • http://www.steamykitchen.com steamy kitchen

    didn’t rise cuz you didn’t use my recipe!!

    ;-)
    just kidding

    it sure does look good though. was it heavy like a bowling ball?

  • http://www.theworldisyouracorn.com/blog friedApplePie

    It was heavy like a bowling ball, but closer to a duckpin ball than a 12 pounder. Very sad. I swear I followed the instructions exactly.

  • http://www.mindyjohnson.net/ min_d_j

    There’s a video on how to make this recipe here: http://www.cooksillustrated.com/videohome.asp?videoid=273#topOfPage. I LOVE Cook’s Illustrated Magazine and Website! :)

  • http://www.theworldisyouracorn.com/blog friedApplePie

    that’s such a good call – if i will watch the video before my next try, and at least i will know if my “bread” doesn’t look like it’s supposed to at each stage. thanks!