Artisan bread is exactly what its name suggests: bread that is crafted, rather than mass produced. Baked in small batches rather than on a vast assembly line, artisan bread differs from prepackaged supermarket loaves in a number of ways.
Artisan Bread
A bread, made by a skilled baker, that is considered to be handcrafted in each step of the process from kneading the ingredients to the baking of the bread. The ingredients are all natural, with flours that are untreated and unbromated.
1 pound firm white artisan bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (10 cups) and dried overnight or in the oven
1/4 C. chopped fresh parsley
3 C. homemade turkey stock or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth, or as needed ...
Starters:
Start with an Italian cheese and meats platter served with crunchy artisan bread. Set out bowls of Italian olives and sweet peppers, and include this incredible, crowd-pleasing Tuscan White Bean Dip on your menu.
"So easy yet sooo tasty! I especially like the fact that I can make whatever size loaf I need. Original recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day however, I've made some minor adjustments plus cut the recipe down to 2 one pound loaves." ...
Most artisan bread formulas contain anywhere from 60 to 75% water. In yeast breads, the higher water percentages result in more CO2 bubbles, and a coarser bread crumb.
After glazing, slash top of the loaf with a sharp serrated knife, cutting about 1/4 inch deep down the center of the loaf or a few times across the loaf for the look of artisan bread.
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