Coronapocalypso

The empty roll...a symbol of our times?

     

     I make a solemn promise to you right now.  I'm not going to mention the 

C-word at all in this post.  Not a Peep, despite tomorrow being Easter.

I'm not going to utter the P-word either.

Nor the V-word.

        Instead, I am going to share a recipe with you.  

Did you snatch the last loaf of bread?

Fresh Bread (with Make-Ahead Dough)

2 cups warm water

1 tsp Active Dry yeast

pinch of Kosher salt 

4 cups room temperature flour

1.  Combine flour and salt.  Add yeast and let sit at least 30 seconds.

2.  Mix with water and stir until uniformly wet

3.  Cover bowl with aluminum foil and let rise at room temperature for 2-5 hours.

4.  Refrigerate.

5.  When you're ready to make fresh bread, grease a loaf pan and put dough inside.  Let it sit at room temperature for a half hour.

6.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.  Sprinkle dough with flour and drizzle with olive oil.  Stick it in the oven for a half hour.