Maple Cocotte Bread: Crispy & Gourmet!

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The hand-kneaded, maple-sweetened casserole bread combines the ancestral technique of baking with the natural sweetness of maple. Mindful kneading and casserole baking give this bread a crisp crust and tender crumb, while maple sugar infuses each bite with a woody, slightly sweet flavor, celebrating a perfect marriage between tradition and indulgence.

Ingredients

• 500 g of wheat flour
• 10 g of salt
• 10 g of dry yeast
• 300 ml of lukewarm water
• 50 g maple sugar
• Melted butter for the crust (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, salt and maple sugar in a large bowl.
2. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and add it to the dry mixture.
3. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise for at least 2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven and casserole dish to 450 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
6. Form the dough into a ball and let the dough rise on baking paper for another 30 minutes covered with a cloth
7. Place the dough in the casserole dish and cook covered for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the bread from the casserole and let it cool on a rack before serving.

This maple sugar bread will have a subtle sweetness and a deliciously crisp crust. Perfect for breakfast or as an accompaniment to your meals. Good tasting !