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Homemade bread in a cast iron pot and which casserole to choose

How to prepare bread in a cast iron pot step by step.

We are sure that you too love homemade bread and its unmistakable fragrance that embraces your home walls. You must know that there are special recipes that will allow you to obtain excellent homemade bread in a pot , without the use of complex tools.

Pane fatto in casa in una casseruola o pentola in ghisa

That's why; in the following lines we have decided to show you a recipe for making bread in a cast iron pot . But why? just the cast iron ? Why? it is an excellent material that allows you to contain humidity, retain heat effectively and allow the generation of the typical crust that characterizes bread.

In short, with a cast iron pot you will be able to prepare phenomenal bread, soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Read below for our short recipe that will help you prepare your recipe. to make delicious bread! 

The recipe for bread in a cast iron pot

If you intend to make bread in a cast iron pot or casserole, the following lines will help you achieve your goal in the best possible way.

Pane in forno in casseruola di ghisa

 

INGREDIENTS FOR ABOUT 4-6 SERVINGS

  • 300 g of flour type 0
  • 200 g of manitoba flour
  • 350 g of water
  • 5 g of fresh brewer's yeast
  • 8 g of salt
  • 10 g of extra virgin olive oil
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PREPARATION

First, mix the yeast in the water and let it become frothy. Then, take a rather large bowl and mix the flours with the salt by hand. Once they're mixed well, make a hole in the center and pour in the water and yeast mixture. Now it's time. The time has come to knead by hand, wetting your hand so that the dough does not stick to your fingers.

In this way, the water and the flour should come together and form a rough dough that detaches from the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. When will it be? well blended, cover the mixture and let it rise for at least 1 or 2 hours. If the dough is well leavened, giving it a few taps with your finger it should go back in and deflate slowly. Then, sprinkle with a little flour the dough and with your hands start shaping it into a loaf. Fold over more times the dough on itself; itself to form a ball. Place the dough seam side down in a clean bowl lightly greased with olive oil. Cover with cling film and leave to rise for 1 hour.

Here comes the time to use a cast iron cocotte to be inserted inside the oven which must be preheated to 230°. Then, carefully remove the pot from the oven and place it on a trivet. Finally, turn the leavened dough upside down on a floured surface and place it inside the pot. Cook for 45 minutes and remove the lid in the last 15 minutes, removing it will allow you to cook. to form the typical crust.

Now that you understand what it is; the recipe for making bread in the oven, you can't miss the video recipe with cast iron pot to be made on the barbecue . Did you know that by putting a cast iron pot on the charcoal barbecue you can make perfect bread? Here is the video on how to make it: 

 

WHICH ARE THE BEST CASSEROLE IN CAST IRON?

So, you will surely have understood that the ideal type of pot is a ceramic one. precisely the cast iron casserole for the reasons we already have; quoted. These are kitchen tools ideal for making bread because they are ideal for making bread. they are perfectly capable of retaining the initial heat and containing the humidity; thanks to their lid , but also to create in the end that bread crust which represents one of the most characteristic characteristics of the bread. important of this food.

That said, it's a must. The time has come to recommend some valid alternatives that you can choose from and which represent the best options in terms of value for money . Let's see together the best cast iron casseroles :

 

Staub cast iron casseroles

Among the must-have pots we have the Staub casserole which represent the real top of cast iron , a piece of ninety in your set of pots. These are high quality instruments. very high that you won't fail even a recipe with slow cooking . Moreover, they are available in various shapes, colors and sizes. In short, you can choose the one you want based on your needs as a cook.

 

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Le Creuset cast iron casseroles

Casseroles of the famous French brand, made of high quality vitrified cast iron; . With a sophisticated design, Le Creuset pots are the perfect kitchen tools for any type of preparation, from bread to meat, up to stews and soups. They are ideal solutions for serving and keeping dishes warm thanks to a uniform distribution of heat from the bottom towards the walls. Therefore, they guarantee perfect cooking and can be used both in the oven and on the barbecue. In short, if you intend to make bread at home, these casseroles will fulfill the role for which they were purchased perfectly.

 

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Cast iron casseroles Agnelli pots

Even the Agnelli cast iron casseroles are the top and a well-known product in the sector . The reason is; very simple: they manage to combine a rather accessible price with quality; uncommon. The Agnelli line includes a series of options such as the classic cocotte, the low ones or the mini-cocotte . Furthermore, they are all colored and also represent a design object to be displayed in your kitchen.

 

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Silver cast iron casseroles

Finally, if you are looking for cast iron casseroles with an excellent quality/price ratio , Silver are one of the options that you cannot miss for any reason in the world. It is a company that has been in business for over 60 years. specialized in precision machining in the enamelling of cast iron . Thus, the natural consequence is the creation of perfect cast iron pans for both domestic and professional use, with the guarantee of lending their excellent quality to the kitchen. for a kitchen of the same quality. Cooking with Silver pots means preparing your own food in a wholesome and healthy way .

 

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