2. Bring water to a simmer. Heat to a rolling boil, then reduce until the water is simmering. 3. Place a metal ring at the base of this pan. Unlike a double boiler, a bain marie does not require a snug fit between the two pans. A metal pastry ring at the base of the pan can support a small container.
STEP 3. Dust the surface of the loaf with rice flour and smooth it on top with the palm of your hand (unlike white flour, rice flour won't score in the oven and will remain light colored) STEP 4. Using a piece of string held tight leave an imprint on top of the dough to create a guide for your design. STEP 5.

Start by dissolving the yeast in warm water if you’re using it. Mix the starter, water/yeast, salt, and 2 cups of flour in a mixing bowl. You can mix this by hand or in a stand mixer. very smooth. Beat the batter until it’s smooth. Now add the remaining flour, a little at a time, just until the dough holds together.

Baked Spinach Dip Loaf. Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon. Scoop the dip with the extra bread and veggies—then eat the bowl! —Frieda Meding, Trochu, Alberta. Go to Recipe. Preheat your oven to 475°F. Slash or cross-hatch the bread with a sharp knife or lame. Dust it with a little flour. Spritz water into the oven with a clean plant mister, and place the bread in the oven. Reduce the heat to 425°F and spritz with water every few minutes for the first 15 minutes of baking.

For best results, preheat your baking steel for 45 minutes to 1 hour before baking. To create steam, fill a small baking dish with water (1 cup is usually plenty) and place it in the oven, on a rack directly under your baking stone or steel, 5-10 minutes before you place your bread in the oven. When you're ready to bake, place your bread onto

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