Pain Brie Crushed Bread Of Normandy Recipes

BAKED BRIE BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice off the top third of the bread boule and set aside. Place the Brie wheel in the center of the bread and cut around to "trace" the outline of the Brie in the bread; be careful not to go all the way through the bottom. Remove the center part of the bread that was traced out and cut into 1-inch pieces for dipping. Brush the oil along the inside exposed bread. Spread the pepper jelly on the bottom and sprinkle with salt. Cut slices in the side of the bread about halfway down and about 1 inch wide all the way around. This will create tearable pieces to enjoy later.
• Cut the top layer off the Brie and discard, then place the Brie in the bread. Cover with the bread top and bake until the cheese is melty and the bread is crusty, about 20 minutes. Top with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds. Serve with the bread and fruit or veggies if desired.

PAIN BRIE ("CRUSHED" BREAD OF NORMANDY)

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in one cup of lukewarm water in a large bowl.
• After a minute or two, add one cup of flour and mix.
• Then add a second cup and knead by hand until smooth; the dough should be dry and not stick to your hands.
• Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise overnite at room temperature.
• The next day, punch the dough down and add 3/4 of a cup of lukewarm water, the salt and the remaining flour, one cup at a time, mixing all the while.
• If you are using a stand mixer, use your dough hook; otherwise knead by hand, working the dough until dry.
• Now, either knead for several more minutes in your stand mixer or place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a good five minutes.
• Now, take the dough on your board and pound it heavily with a rolling to flatten it.
• Fold the dough and pound it again until flat.
• Repeat this process 7 or 8 more times.
• Now let the dough (and the cook) rest for ten minutes.
• Form the dough into a ball, place on a board or counter and cover with plastic wrap.
• Let the dough rise for two and a half hours at room temperature.
• Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.
• With a small, sharp knife, make five parallel cuts, approximately 1/4" deep, along the top of the loaf.
• Place the loaf on a lightly buttered cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until browned and hollow sounding when knock on the bottom.
• Note: If you are planning to make this bread again in a few days, reserve a cup of dough for a starter and save it in the fridge--but don't keep it past a third day; when you are ready to make the second batch, bring the starter to room temperature, and proceed, skipping the overnight proofing.