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SANDRA'S OVERNIGHT NO-KNEAD AGAVE ROSEMARY ARTISAN BREAD

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The easiest bread recipe I've created to date, and it's very versatile in that you can substitute the herbs, i.e. instead of rosemary, use thyme, fennel seeds, etc... Yield: 1 round loaf Prep: 10 Mins. 1st rise: 9-12 Hrs. 2nd rise: 1-1/2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS: Wet: 1-1/2 cups warm water 1/2 teaspoon active/rapid dry yeast (not regular) 1 TB amber agave (or honey) Dry: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons dried rosemary (not ground) 1-1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper --1 TB melted butter, (to brush top while hot out of oven) METHOD: Note: I proof my bread (let it rise) in the oven, no heat ~ A must in Alaska as this method provides for more of a consistent, non-draft environment. Turn on pilot light in oven (no heat). In a 2-cup glass-measuring cup, measure the warm water. Add the active/rapid yeast and agave, and stir to combine; set aside. In a medium bowl, add the flour, salt, and pepper; whisk to evenly incorporate.   Add the wet mixture  and...

SANDRA'S SOUR DOUGH BREAD -- with wheat and herb options

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A wonderful texture and tremendous flavor you're bound to fall in love with... Yield: 1 loaf Bake: 35 to 40 Minutes INGREDIENTS: Sponge: 1/4 cup sour dough starter (straight from frig w/o replenishing) 1 cup AP Flour 1 cup warm water Mix together all the sponge ingredients in a large glass measure, cover with plastic wrap, and let site a minimum of 12 hours before making sour dough bread. Sponge you'll prepare 12 hours prior to making sour dough bread and will leave at room temperature Replenish Starter (replenish, cover and let sit out for 12 hrs, then return to frig): 1 cup warm water 1 cup AP flour Using a wooden spoon and a glass measuring cup, mix together replenish starter ingredients and pour into jar with sour dough starter. Cover and let stand at room temperature 12 hours before refrigerating. Don't forget to replenish your starter after removing a portion for your sponge ~~~~ Sandra's Sour Dough Starter recipe Sour Dough Bread dough: 1 teaspoon instant yeast...