French Bread

[BBQ Bacon]

First attempt at making French bread. Turned out ok, but I should have spritzed it with water as it was cooking to help develop that crispy crust. I put a small dish of water in the oven, but that just didn't cut it.

Got to use my bread lame again, only I should have let the skin develop a little more before cutting.

The first loaf was devoured with home made bruschetta (sorry no pics)

 

[Shiz-Nit]

That would make an awesome sub or some French toast

 

[Mike Twangzer]

Looks really good !!!

 

[Bob C Cue]

An egg wash could help ensure a golden brown crust. Keep up the great work!

 

[Titch]

Egg and Bacon roll

 

[CivilTrojan]

I’m drooling...

 

[musicmanj]

Looks great!!

 

[Fire and Ice]

Homemade bread is as fun to make as eat! Nice

 

[Steve68]

Those look great! I would have been tempted to slice one open lengthwise and make a huge sub sandwich out of it.

 

[ModelMaker]

I always put a small CI pan in the oven while preheating and just when loading your loves pour 2 cups of water in the pan and shut the door.
Always crusty.
Ed

 

[KClandcruiser]

I always put a small CI pan in the oven while preheating and just when loading your loves pour 2 cups of water in the pan and shut the door.
Always crusty.
Ed

This is exactly what I do too. I preheat my baking stone and a cast iron pan below for 45 minutes or so. Then, right after throwing the loaves onto the stone I'll pour in water or throw in a handful of ice cubes and have had great results with that

Bread still looks really amazing though Dean!

 

[hmbrewr]

I do the same as Modelmaker, & KClandcruiser

 

[jzadski]

Other than maybe a little pale looks really good to me

 

[BBQ Bacon]

I do have a baking stone so I will give that a try along with the ci pan with water.

I assume there's no risk of the ci cracking or do you use warm water when you pour it in?

 

[Stingerhook]

Looks great Dean.

 

[BillN]

Nice, I'm thinking about the aroma and flavor right now.:thumb:

 

[KClandcruiser]

I do have a baking stone so I will give that a try along with the ci pan with water.

I assume there's no risk of the ci cracking or do you use warm water when you pour it in?

Incredibly minimal to no risk. My go to is usually 1/2-1 cup of ice cubes that I just toss straight into the pan. Not sure if it makes a difference over using water, but I've read theories that the ice steams for longer as it melts than just pouring water into the pan

 

[lunchman]

French bread looks darn good from here!

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Nice. Love the smell of fresh Home baked bread

 

[pmad]

Recipe?