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Home » BBA » BBA Challenge: Casatiello Bread

BBA Challenge: Casatiello Bread

June 10, 2009 · WCC Administr@tr · 5 Comments

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This week’s Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge is is Peter Reinhart’s recipe for Casatiello Bread (starting on page 129-132). If you’ve ever wondered what a savory brioche would be like, the Casatiello Bread would be it. The buttery dough mixed with cheeses and salami makes this a flavorful bread all on it’s own. I made this bread to take to a picnic later tonight and share with friends… so it came at a perfect time!

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The recipe calls for a sponge to start… which is combined with eggs and added to a mixture of more flour, salt, and sugar. The dough rests for a bit before adding softened butter and kneading in cheese and salami (although I used a blend of shredded Italian cheeses and pepperoni instead.)

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The dough is then placed in an oiled bowl to rise until it doubles in size…

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Instead of baking it as a boule, originally called for in the recipe, I baked mine into smaller boules shaped into muffin pans. Since I plan on bringing this to a picnic to share, I thought it would be easier to make individual boules for everyone to enjoy. So I greased the muffin cups, portioned out the dough and allowed them to proof one last time before baking.

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These baked for about 15-20 minutes (which is half the time needed for the original recipe if making the boule.) The casatiello rolls are going to be perfect for the picnic without having the need for a knife. It’s also great if you are only cooking for one or two people since you can freeze the rolls and use only what you need.
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  1. Pete Eatemall says

    June 10, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    I loved the little rolls. Great idea in the muffin pans! I made smaller versions too – gave as gifts…they look great! How perfect! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Susie says

    June 10, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    The rolls are a great idea and it gives me an idea for Hamburg rolls for the next time I make this.
    Great job.
    Nice photos,
    Susie

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  3. Marla says

    June 11, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Because of your wonderful pictures that keep popping up my in my Google reader, I think I may just have to get this book! Hope the picnic turned out great!

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  4. Chris says

    June 11, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Once again, loving the use of the muffin tin.

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  5. Jude says

    June 12, 2009 at 4:36 am

    I think I like this better in small muffin sized buns. A quick snack and no need to bring out the cutting board and knife.

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