No-knead bread question???
I am making the NYT's no-knead bread. When I place it in the already heated baking pot should I spray it first? With Pam or a bit of butter?
Thanks!!
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12 Comments:
When I made it the first time I didn't spray it and it was a pain to get out of the pan. I would definetely spray the pan, it will make your life much easier!
CourtInSavannah at 11:04AM on 09/01/09
I don't spray the pot and haven't had sticking issues - since the temperature in the pot is so high both pam and butter will break down and burn.
misterhee at 12:10PM on 09/01/09
Don't spray, scatter some cornmeal on the bottom of the pot. That'll help prevent any sticking (which I've never had a problem with).
violetcassis at 12:53PM on 09/01/09
I agree - A little cornmeal (coarse or fine) or some whole wheat flour will prevent bread from sticking. Same goes for pizza dough...
bitchincamero at 1:23PM on 09/01/09
The Cook's Illustrated version of the recipe has the bread rising on parchment paper in a round skillet and then picking up the parchment paper with the dough and putting the whole thing in the pot. Works great for me.
kalajo at 3:08PM on 09/01/09
I saw the C.I. version this weekend on PBS. Does anyone have the recipe? I know it was *slightly* different from the original.
Kerosena at 4:17PM on 09/01/09
You can go to Cook's Illustrated and register (which is free) and find it. A good site to get acquainted with. The biggest difference was that they needed it just a few times (15 seconds, I think they said) and it rose a lot better. The parchment sling is just the sort of sensible thing they're so good at figuring out.
lemonfair at 5:33PM on 09/01/09
if your pot is seasoned, then the bread won't stick. Otherwise, cornmeal and wheat bran or even flour will help keep the dough from sticking.
AnnieNT at 5:54PM on 09/01/09
Seasoned pot and corn meal works every time. Don't spray it. Seriously. :)
mollykate678 at 7:53PM on 09/01/09
Ok lovies....it worked just great with the corn meal. It didn't rise very much...ok not at all but it was still very tasty and gorgeous. So pretty I put it on my facebook page to let everyone know that I have mad skills!
kpope at 9:34PM on 09/01/09
Oh and I meant to say, Thank you!
kpope at 9:34PM on 09/01/09
I use a cast iron pot and have never needed to grease it.
brookes at 3:47PM on 09/02/09