Jan 28, 2025 · Slashing, otherwise known as scoring, the top of the boule bread not only creates a pleasing aesthetic but there is also science behind its necessity. It prevents the bread from …

I had just watched a video of a french baker demonstrating how he shapes, slashes and handles his large boules. He bounced the boule out of the basket and onto the peel, slashed with …

Jan 24, 2007 · Thom Leonard’s Country French Bread (from "Artisan Baking" by Maggie Glezer) Makes one 4 lb. (1.8 kilo) loaf. Time: about 18 hrs. with 30 minutes of active work. The …

Boule, from French, meaning "ball", is a traditional shape of French bread resembling a squashed ball.A boule can be made using any type of flour and can be leavened with commercial yeast, …

May 16, 2023 · A crusty artisan boule made from a simple no-knead dough recipe. Use a bread lame or sharp knife to score a simple slash or get creative with your own designs.

Nov 8, 2011 · This classic French boule is incredibly easy to make and produces a delicious, crusty artisan style loaf of bread without any fuss. The bread can be baked directly on a baking …

Use a serrated bread knife to slash a 1/4-inch-deep cross or tic-tac-toe pattern onto the top. Slide the loaf off the pizza peel onto the preheated baking stone using a quick, forward jerking …

May 31, 2018 · As with most things in baking, there are countless ways to shape a boule, but below are three of my most used and most effective. As usual, it's important to prevent your …

Mar 3, 2019 · Slash the boule once or twice on the top. Cover Dutch oven and return to oven. Bake bread 45 minutes covered, then another 15 to 20 minutes uncovered until dough is …

Mar 20, 2016 · Excellent French bread, a big round chewy crusty hearty boule isn't terribly hard. Involved, yes, but mostly it's just slapping and pulling.