Bob C Cue
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- May 16, 2014
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- St. Louis, MO
I mentioned the other day in BBQ Bacon's sourdough baguette thread that I was excited to try a ciabatta roll recipe I found on YouTube. Well I gave it a go today and am very happy with the results.
The video is from John Kirkwood and is very detailed. I followed it to the letter including using a 100% cotton pillowcase for the Baker's Couche. Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iod0m7rDyY&t
As you will see from the photos, these produced real "artisan" quality rolls. You may not know it but Webster defines artisan as "oddly misshapen." So I think you can say I really nailed them.
But seriously, I was delighted with the way they came out: a good rise, crackling crust, large holes and very tasty. I think they could have been left in the oven for a few more minutes to brown them a bit more and will give that a go next time. Within a half hour of them coming out of the oven I made myself a ham and cheese sandwich and I really enjoyed it.
I have been looking awhile for a good ciabatta roll recipe and I think I've found it.
Thanks for looking!
The video is from John Kirkwood and is very detailed. I followed it to the letter including using a 100% cotton pillowcase for the Baker's Couche. Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iod0m7rDyY&t
As you will see from the photos, these produced real "artisan" quality rolls. You may not know it but Webster defines artisan as "oddly misshapen." So I think you can say I really nailed them.
But seriously, I was delighted with the way they came out: a good rise, crackling crust, large holes and very tasty. I think they could have been left in the oven for a few more minutes to brown them a bit more and will give that a go next time. Within a half hour of them coming out of the oven I made myself a ham and cheese sandwich and I really enjoyed it.
I have been looking awhile for a good ciabatta roll recipe and I think I've found it.
Thanks for looking!