"We knew that hastily made yeast breads can sometimes lack the structure necessary for a satisfactory rise, and their interiors are often coarse and craggy. Our goal was to make a soft, well-risen, even-crumbed loaf of bread without kneading or shaping, from start to finish in less than 2… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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bread flour
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whole-wheat flour
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instant or rapid-rise yeast
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warm water
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unsalted butter
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honey
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salt
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large egg
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2 cups (11 ounces) bread flour
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6 tablespoons (2 ounces) whole-wheat flour
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2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
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1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water (120 degrees)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon honey
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water and pinch salt