Boule is simply from the French meaning of ‘Ball’. A delicious, crusty artisan style bread, easy to make and so lovely to look at.
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Follow my 7 step recipe to create your own and watch the short video for a quick run through.
How to Make a Crusty Boule Loaf
(As always the full detailed recipe and video is at the end of the post on the recipe card)
Ingredients
Strong white bread flour
Sugar
1 Sachet of fast acting yeast
Warm Water
Olive oil
Salt
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl mix 240g of flour with the sugar and yeast. Beat mixture until smooth. Cover bowl with a dish cloth for 1 hour until bubbly.
2. After 1 hour add the oil and salt. Mix in enough remaining flour a little at a time until a smooth dough forms. You want it to be smooth and springy.
3. Place dough into a large bowl. Cover with a dish cloth and allow to rise 1 hour.
4. Once risen place the dough on a floured surface. Shape into a ball by stretching the sides of the dough downward under the loaf to create a round, smooth ball. Place on the lined, baking tray or pan you intend to bake the bread on. Allow to rise for a further 30 minutes.
5. Heat oven to 220°c . Lightly mist the loaf with water and sprinkle with flour. Use a bread lame to score the dough.
6. Place a metal pan( I use a cake tin) 1/3 full of water on the bottom rack of your oven. This will add steam to the oven which creates a lovely crispy crust.
7. Pop in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown and rings hollow when the base is tapped
Serving Suggestions
Here are some of the ways you could serve Boule Bread:
- Spread with Garlic Butter and grill or bake for a delicious Garlic Bread
- Serve toasted with scrambled or runny eggs
- Make Delicious French toast
The boule bread shape is so versatile, and the perfect vessel for some creative eating! Slice the top off the loaf, tear out some of the fluffy bread and fill…
- Fill the hollow with brie or a cheese mix( save the torn bread for dipping)
- Slice the loaf long ways and stuff with antipasti and cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes and serve. See my Onion Heart Cheesy Garlic Bread for inspiration
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Ingredients
600g of strong white bread flour
1 tsp sugar
1 7g sachet of fast acting yeast
460ml of warm water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tsp salt
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl mix 240g of flour with the sugar and yeast. Beat mixture until smooth. Cover bowl with a dish cloth for 1 hour until bubbly.
2. After 1 hour add the oil and salt. Mix in enough remaining flour a little at a time until a smooth dough forms. You want it to be smooth and springy.
3. Place dough into a large bowl. Cover with a dish cloth and allow to rise 1 hour.
4. Once risen place the dough on a floured surface. Shape into a ball by stretching the sides of the dough downward under the loaf to create a round, smooth ball. Place on the lined, baking tray or pan you intend to bake the bread on. Allow to rise for a further 30 minutes.
5. Heat oven to 220°c . Lightly mist the loaf with water and sprinkle with flour. Use a bread lame to score the dough.
6. Place a metal pan( I use a cake tin) 1/3 full of water on the bottom rack of your oven. This will add steam to the oven which creates a lovely crispy crust.
7. Pop in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown and rings hollow when the base is tapped
