CA: Pane Siciliano (Sicilian Bread), Prima Volta (First time!)
This bread was for my dad! REALLY good!
Its from the Bread Baker's Apprentice. I had it once, as a fellow seminary student made it and brought it for everyone... it was the best damn bread i've ever had! So i tried it out this past weekend for father's day. takes 3 days to make right. it went really well till the very end... just the way my day went, i really should have baked it in the AM, but i had church, then lunch, then had to bring the goals over for a sunday soccer pick up game i run (but can't play in right now.. long story with my eyes)... then came home and made it at like 4 pm. so i think it "over-rose" and deflated a bit"... i think it only effected the crust, which was more rustic than refined as i was hoping for..
BUT...
it tasted amazing. this uses a preferement, then semolina flour, which is really good- gives a really nice springy texture and a different flavor (the preferment contributes to the flavor as well).
definitely going to make this again and get the timing down better. This might be the best bread... yet! Ciabatta is pretty good, but in terms of flavor... this was amazing.
