Comments on: Homemade crusty loaf, with or without a dutch oven

By: Jace Gem

Jace Gem — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

It's interesting watching folks who don't have to measure things to bake. I unfortunately lose my mind a bit if I find that I can't measure out my ingredients because baking to me is a science and proportions must be kept in check if I want to do any experimenting with flavors or techniques, I'm just too methodical to do what Adam does. (Plus, due to me having chronic wrist pain, I couldn't do all that mixing in the bowl. I have to use my stand mixer when I make bread) I like seeing that he has great results with his methods though, don't get me wrong!

By: CrocTV42

CrocTV42 — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

Jesse

By: Craig B

Craig B — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

Boy i had zero luck with this one. Gave up after the 30 min bake, it was a gross gray blob. Not worth trying to save it. Don't think it was my yeast as I had just made pizza dough the week before and it was not old.

By: Doug Foster

Doug Foster — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

I used my senses and ended up making a ceramic pot.

By: bbaction101

bbaction101 — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

I just baked my second loaf of "basic bread" tonight. Wow, I never knew simple bread could taste so good! Thank you Adam for yet again another practical recipe that focuses on results and doesn't waste time with the "right" way. You introduced bread baking to me and I am very thankful.

By: James Cook

James Cook — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

When needed I add moisture to my oven by adding a tray of water. The water steams off and greatly increases the humidity in the oven. This is a technique which can be used for any size or shape of loaf.

By: bgeek23

bgeek23 — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

Add a few ice cubes for more steam.

By: Nick Jordan

Nick Jordan — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

My poolish didn't get nearly as large and as stretchy as yours did, and the finished bread turned out pretty dense. I'm thinking the yeast weren't active enough. Maybe my house was too cold? It was around 65° f inside. Anyone have advice?

By: Miss Blue

Miss Blue — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

I AGREE!!! Go with your senses! I never measure when it comes to bread – ever.. 🤓👍🥖🍞❤️

By: Tony Crockett

Tony Crockett — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:28:53 +0000

Thanks a ton for this video! After several months of making flour bricks, I finally made a good, rustic bread with air cells. Go Hoosiers!