I was totally inspired to make this bread the moment I laid eyes on this post at Two Little Banshee. It's the best crust by far I have ever achieved and the texture of the 'mie' ( inside white part) is exceptional. I still can detect a faint yeast taste that never fails to drive me nuts. ( After cooling, the bread tastes great). I am so pleased with the rest of the recipe that I am determined to try a new batch tonight. By the way, do start it at night because it needs 18 hours to rise! If all goes well maybe I could add some blue cheese and nuts, yum.
Link to the recipe.I also recommend reading this companion article in the NY Times that will give you a lot of inside on why the dough is so stinking runny!
I have been wanting to make that too since reading Kate's post - now I am doubly inspired!
Posted by: Lisa | July 18, 2008 at 05:10 PM
I want to eat this. Now. I don't bake, but just your description is convincing me otherwise. Wow, that looks delicious.
Posted by: Cicada Studio | July 18, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Isn't it great? I have made 4 loaves this week!
Posted by: Kate | July 18, 2008 at 06:49 PM
oh I am a sucker for a good bread recipe.
Posted by: andie | July 18, 2008 at 10:59 PM
I loooove bread, I shouldn't, but I do. This looks so good.
Also, I nominated you for an award. You don't have to participate, but I just wanted to let you know.
Posted by: Kelly | July 19, 2008 at 02:44 PM
hehee, i love this recipe. i made it a few months ago and it's become a staple in the house! it's great!
Posted by: amy | July 19, 2008 at 05:38 PM
I might have to ask my mum for her bread recipe. I used to love the rolls fresh out of the oven. Making bread always seemed a tad beyond my culinary skills, but my mouth is watering at the thought of some home made bread...
Posted by: Lil' d | July 19, 2008 at 09:53 PM
that looks sooo good! i have sent the NY link to many friends over the past year - and still haven't made the bread myself. everyone says its great - i need to try it. thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: lucky | July 21, 2008 at 06:13 AM
miam...it looks so good! I could write that I will make it but I know that I won't because I'm scared of making bread! Maybe I should consult...I need help, I'm insecure with making bread ;)
Posted by: Claudia | July 22, 2008 at 06:09 PM
I was totally inspired by your post and made the bread yesterday. The result is great but I admit I nearly gave up after the long fermentation: my dough was too moist and sticky and shapeless... did I do something wrong?...
Posted by: Concha | July 23, 2008 at 03:50 AM
Thanks for the link! I am going to make this tonight!
Posted by: randi | July 23, 2008 at 03:32 PM
This bread looks fabulous! I love bread but always have trouble getting it to rise correctly. So I generally cheat and buy bread instead of making it.
Posted by: Jill | July 26, 2008 at 07:56 PM
love good bread...thanks for the link. I've already printed that recipe out!
Posted by: val | July 30, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Oh my, That looks delish!
Posted by: elizabeth of course | July 31, 2008 at 12:20 PM