Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
100 g

Bread flour

sifted

100 g

Cake flour

sifted

10 g

Sugar

3 g

Salt

3 g

Dry yeast

130 g

Lukewarm water

1 unit

Joshinko or bread flour

for dusting

1 unit

Stainless steel bowl

for baking

Step 1
~6 min

Sift bread and cake flours together twice.

Step 2
~6 min

Combine all ingredients in a bread machine.

Step 3
~6 min

Start the dough kneading program.

Key Technique: Kneading
Step 4
~6 min

After 6-7 minutes of kneading, stop the machine.

Key Technique: Kneading
Step 5
~6 min

Remove the dough and lightly round it into a ball.

Step 6
~6 min

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Step 7
~6 min

Let the dough rise at 35C (using oven's dough rising setting) for 30-40 minutes.

Step 8
~6 min

Round off the dough again.

Step 9
~6 min

Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 20-30 minutes.

Step 10
~6 min

Deflate the dough and round it into a smooth ball.

Step 11
~6 min

Place on parchment-lined baking tray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~6 min

Add a container of hot water with the dough.

Step 13
~6 min

Let rise at 35C for 25-30 minutes, until 1.5 times its original volume.

Step 14
~6 min

Preheat oven to 250C with baking tray and stainless steel bowl inside.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 15
~6 min

Dust the loaf with joshinko or bread flour.

Step 16
~6 min

Slash the top of the loaf about 5mm deep with a moistened knife.

Step 17
~6 min

Remove the stainless steel bowl from the oven.

Step 18
~6 min

Place dough on baking tray, invert the bowl over the loaf.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 19
~6 min

Lower the oven temperature to 210C and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Step 20
~6 min

Remove the bowl about 10 minutes into the baking time.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 21
~6 min

If browning too fast, cover with aluminium foil.

Step 22
~6 min

Cool on a cooking rack.

Step 23
~6 min

Store in a plastic bag.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use cold water in summer for better dough handling.

Covering with foil prevents over-browning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cheese and olives.

Serve with soup or stew.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheese
Olives
Soup
Stew

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

A staple in French cuisine, often enjoyed with meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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