Nothing beats hot, fresh bread straight out of the oven! A while ago, I stumbled upon some really fascinating stuff - No Knead Bread. Easy and great results. A good crustiness to the outside while soft and gluten-ey on the inside. Paired with a little butter or extra virgin olive oil, this bread goes a long way!
Simply mix all your flour, yeast, water and let it sit for 12 hours. Throw it in the oven for about 45 minutes and there you have it. All you need is a cast iron/casserole dish with a heavy lid to bake your bread in - you could even use a pyrex. This mini 'steam oven' develops the crust of the bread that you are looking for. Unlike bakery bought bread, the No Knead hardens up fairly quickly so it's best eaten warm, though you can just pop a slice in the toaster/sandwich press to soften up the insides. You can find the recipe here.
Trust me, this bread will exceed your expectations, and perhaps you'll find yourself ditching the good ol' Coles baguette for this lovely and affordable variation ;)
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