Faith DurandSVP of Content
Faith is the SVP of Content at Apartment Therapy Media and former Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn. She is the author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning The Kitchn Cookbook. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.
published Mar 2, 2011
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Q:I’ve become completely smitten with no-knead bread recently because it’s so hassle-free to make, but I’m having trouble creating round boules. Even with variations to the recipe, all my loaves seem to flatten in the oven and I’m left with a 3-inch thick disk of bread instead of a lofty boule!
Any tips on how to create lovely round no-knead loaves instead of these flat creations?
Sent by Shani
Editor: Shani, it sounds that your yeast may be too old and expired, or perhaps you’re not letting the dough rest adequately after shaping and before baking. Take a look at our no-knead bread step-by-step (with pictures!) and compare your process; you may find a way to tweak it.
Readers, have you had this problem? Do you have any suggestions for Shani?
Related: No-Knead Bread in a Hurry
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