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    Perfect Semolina Artisan Bread

    Perfect Semolina Artisan Bread

    Crispy, airy, absolutely perfect with golden semolina color
    Crispy, airy, absolutely perfect! Semolina makes it so much better - the color is amazing too! Crispy outside, soft inside with beautiful golden hues. Using the lift and slap technique, this dough transforms into therapeutic perfection. The process is so relaxing, and the results are stunning!

    Perfect Semolina Bread Recipe

    Watch the complete process of making this beautiful semolina artisan bread

    You can follow along with the video above to see the beautiful golden color develop and learn the shaping technique. Watch how the semolina creates that perfect crumb!

    Ingredients

    • 220 ml Water(1 cup)
    • 3 g Fresh yeast(¾ tsp, or 2g dry yeast (½ tsp))
    • 100 g Semolina(½ cup)
    • 220 g Bread flour(1¾ cups)
    • 6 g Salt(1 tsp, adjust to your liking)

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. 1
      Mix the dough: In a bowl, combine water (220ml) with fresh yeast (3g) or dry yeast (2g). Mix well. Add semolina (100g), bread flour (220g), and salt (6g - you can adjust to your liking). Mix until there's no more dry flour - just mix, no need to knead. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:First Rest (30:00)
    2. 2
      First stretch and fold: With a wet hand, stretch the 4 sides of the dough and fold to the center. Lift the dough and slap it back - I call this technique "lift and slap". Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Second Rest (30:00)
    3. 3
      Second stretch and fold: Repeat the steps from before - stretch and fold the 4 sides. The dough now is much more elastic! Lift and slap. Now the dough is ready for the final rise. Let rise until it doubles in size - it usually takes about 2 hours.
      Timer Available:Main Rise (2:00:00)
    4. 4
      Divide and pre-shape: Sprinkle flour on work surface. Fold the dough so it's easier to divide - bubbles are always a good sign! Divide into 3 equal parts. Brush off any excess flour. Flatten very gently. Roll the dough piece, then roll the other way to form a ball. Seal the ball by pinching it. Rub against work surface to seal. Repeat for remaining pieces. The process is so therapeutic! Let them rest for 10 minutes uncovered.
      Timer Available:Ball Rest (10:00)
    5. 5
      Final shaping: Gently flatten each ball. Roll and press down with your fingers. Seal the edge. Move to baking tray. Repeat for all pieces.
    6. 6
      Final rise: Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Final Rise (30:00)
    7. 7
      Prepare for baking: Lightly sprinkle flour over the breads. Smooth the flour with your hand - they're so nice to the touch! Score the bread with a sharp blade or knife. Sprinkle a little water around the bread - just a few drops to make steam.
    8. 8
      Bake: Cover with another tray of the same size and bake at 430°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Remove the top tray and bake for 10 more minutes until beautifully golden.
      430°F (220°C)
      Timer Available:Baking Time (30:00)
    9. 9
      Cool and serve: They look amazing! They sing as small cracks form on the crust - the best song in the world! Hollow taps mean it's perfectly baked. As crispy as it gets! The color is amazing and the crumb is airy and perfectly soft. Crispy crust, soft inside. Now the most important part - the butter! YUM!
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    Watch the Video Tutorial

    See every step in action! Follow along with the complete video guide for perfect results.

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