Gruyère-Stuffed Crusty Loaves

Name: Gruyère-Stuffed Crusty Loaves
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (150g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 1 teaspoon (6g) table salt; 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast; 1/2 cup (113g) water cool; all of the starter; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons to 1 1/4 cups (255g to 284g) water lukewarm*; 3 1/2 cups (420g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 1 tablespoon King Arthur Pizza Dough Flavor optional; 2 1/2 cups (283g) grated Gruyère cheese or the grated/shredded cheese of your choice (sharp cheddar or a mixture of provolone and mozzarella are tasty); 1 tablespoon garlic oil optional; 1 tablespoon King Arthur Pizza Seasoning optional

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:40min

Who doesn't love warm bread and cheese? Fresh from the oven, a lava-flow of aromatic Gruyère melts down the sides of these crusty loaves, which are made light and chewy thanks to bread flour. To make this bread work for your schedule, see the freezing and overnight rest options outlined in "tips," below. Our thanks to Chicago's French Pastry School for the recipe that inspired this one.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:55:40 GMT