Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Yudane Charcoal Bread
- Prepare Yudane Dough: Combine 60g of high protein bread flour with 55g of boiling water, stir well until mixed. Cover and refrigerate overnight or cool for 4 hours.
- Dough Prep: Bring Yudane to room temperature. In a mixing bowl, combine remaining dough ingredients, knead for 4 minutes.
- Incorporate Butter: Add softened butter, knead for an additional minute until fully integrated.
- First Proofing: Shape dough into a ball, cover, and proof in a warm place until it doubles in size (45-60 minutes).
- Shape Loaf: Deflate dough, divide into two pieces, shape into ovals, rest for 10 minutes, then roll into cylinders.
- Second Proofing: Place shaped dough in loaf pan, cover, and rise until it reaches 80% of the pan height (about 40 minutes).
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 190°C (374°F) during the last 15 minutes of second proofing.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
Kneading times may vary based on flour and equipment. For best results, use an oven thermometer for accuracy.
