European-Style Hearth Bread

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Full Recipe

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/european-style-hearth-bread-recipe

Author

King Arthur Test Kitchen | 2007-12-31

Description

These batards (or Italian-style loaves), featuring a crunchy crust and chewy interior marked by irregular holes, are a perfect accompaniment to any meal. They also make great sandwiches. The poolish (or starter), made the night before, gives the bread its excellent texture and flavor; while not difficult to make, this bread does take some time, so plan accordingly.