Discover the authentic pleasure of homemade bread with our traditional loaf recipe! Baked in a wood-fired oven like your Marcel, this loaf comes out deliciously crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. A treat for the whole family, whether enjoyed warm or cold with your favorite toppings.
INGREDIENTS
- 17.6 oz all-purpose flour (or T65)
- 0.18 oz fresh yeast (or 0.09 oz dry yeast)
- 0.28 oz salt
- 11.8 oz water
USTENSILS
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Charcoal (if using a wood oven like the MARCEL)
- A small stainless steel container
PREPARATION STEPS
- In the bowl of the stand mixer (equipped with the dough hook), add the flour.
- Add the water (11.8 oz for fresh yeast, approximately 11.2 oz for dry yeast).
- Knead for 5 minutes at medium speed.
- Let rest for 1 hour at room temperature under a cloth or plastic wrap.
- If using dry yeast: dissolve it in the remaining 1.1 oz of lukewarm water during this time.
- Incorporate the salt into the mixture (1 minute at low speed).
- Add the crumbled or dry yeast (with the water).
- Knead for 5 minutes at low speed.
- Let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Perform a fold by bringing 1/3 of the dough over the remaining 2/3.
- Shape your bread as desired.
- Let rise for 1.5 hours at room temperature under a cloth.
- Dust and score the top of the bread for decoration.
COOKING IN A WOOD-FIRED OVEN
- Place a container of water in the oven to create humidity.
- Preheat the oven stone to 482°F (for a top-down heating oven).
- Bake the bread and mist the oven walls with water (⚠️ do not pour water on the stone).
- After 10-15 minutes, turn the bread for even cooking.
- Bake for about 25 minutes for a 0.55 lb loaf.
Combustion of the Oven
Logs : ★★★☆
Pellets : ★☆☆☆
Charcoal : ★★★☆
*Cooking tip :
- Use charcoal to maintain a temperature of 428°F.
- Close the damper and the air intake at the bottom of the oven.
This simple recipe guarantees homemade bread worthy of the best bakeries. Using the Marcel wood oven adds a unique flavor and incomparable texture to your loaf. You can then enhance your bread with your favorite additions (dried fruits, olives, etc.).
Enjoy!
