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Some croutons are prepared with the addition of cheese. [3] Nearly any type of bread—in a loaf [1] or pre-sliced, with or without crust—may be used to make croutons. Dry or stale bread [1] or leftover bread is usually used instead of fresh bread. Once prepared, the croutons will remain fresh far longer than unprepared bread.
Challah proofing in loaf pans. Bread covered with linen proofing cloth in the background. In cooking, proofing (also called proving) is a step in the preparation of yeast bread and other baked goods in which the dough is allowed to rest and rise a final time before baking.
Pain de campagne – French for "country bread", and also called "French sourdough", [5] it is typically a large round loaf (miche) made from either natural leavening or baker's yeast. Most traditional versions of this bread are made with a combination of white flour with whole wheat flour and/or rye flour, water, leavening and salt.
To make enough starter for one loaf, combine 3 tablespoons (1/4 cup) pastry flour, bread flour or all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon of water in a dish that can be easily covered ...
Coat a large bowl with butter and place the dough inside, coating it with butter as well. Place the dough in the refrigerator and allow it to rise for 8 to 10 hours.
The sponge's fermentation time depends on its temperature and that of the surrounding area, the ingredients used, and the percentage amount of yeast. It ferments in a humid environment at 74–78 °F (23–26 °C), where it may rise and expand to 4-5 times its original volume, when it falls it has reached 66-70% of its allotted time.
From soups to soufflés, you won't have any reason to toss that extra loaf with these ideas. Check out the slideshow above to learn how to use leftover bread. Related articles
Pain de campagne ("country bread" in French), also called "French sourdough", [1] is typically a large round loaf ("miche") made from either natural leavening or baker's yeast. Most traditional versions of this bread are made with a combination of white flour with whole wheat flour and/or rye flour, water, leavening and salt.