I really love making bread. I love the way the dough feels, the aroma when it bakes and of course nothing beats eating it warm from the oven. Making this bread was also a reminder that I need to read recipes properly because I didn't realise until I started that each step took 2 hours. Oops!
This bread was new to me because it contains semolina which I've never used before. The result was a slightly dense but incredibly flavourful loaf. I didn't love it straight from the oven and thought it was a little too salty. But it was wonderful toasted the next day and I think it would make fabulous garlic bread.
I have no idea if I slashed the top the way I was supposed to. Was it just me or were the directions a little confusing?
I have no idea if I slashed the top the way I was supposed to. Was it just me or were the directions a little confusing?
We ate most of the loaf toasted with some slow-cooked baked beans (recipe to come!) and it was the perfect accompaniment to soak up all the sauce.
Looks fabulous! Yes, the directions for slashing the loaf was confusing. I agree that it was a bit too salty. Otherwise a good loaf.
ReplyDeleteGlad I wasn't the only one who thought so!
DeleteYes, the slashing instructions were crazy! But the bread was delicious. I will certainly make it again.
ReplyDeleteI confess, I glossed over the slashing instructions and just did my own thing :-) Didn't find the salt an issue, but maybe its because I used Kosher?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bread.
I love the height of your loaf! It looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteYours looks like a great loaf! Well done!
ReplyDeleteYour loaf turned out very good! With baked beans, I love that idea!
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks wonderful. I couldn't find semolina flour! I didn't get the slashing instructions either!
ReplyDeleteI thought the rolling of the bread was a little crazy, so mine is a round loaf but what a yummy bread! Yeah for bread success!
ReplyDeleteI did not like the slashing part, what a pain trying to figure out what the heck they were talking about. Oh well..it tasted good. Your bread looks grand:)
ReplyDeleteyes, the slashing was a little confusing...your slashes came out better than mine, though. i liked this one, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! We skipped this one, as scheduling two recipes together seemed like enough for a summer month. We'll definitely do it in time for the next catch up Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI didn't get the slashing directions either. I binged semolina bread and decided to do an s-shape. your semolina bread looks lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThe shaping/slashing confusion had me wanting to do it in a loaf pan. Turned out well though!
ReplyDeleteSuch a chewy delicious loaf. Definitely a repeat. Would make great garlic bread. And your slashing looks perfect!!
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