I made a loaf today from a website called Ciao Florentina (great website)
and she said to add yeast to the flour and salt. Then add the water and mix.
I did that and it didn't rise right.
The bread tasted good even though it didn't rise as it should have.
I thought of a couple of things but maybe someone else can help:
I usually put the yeast in warm water and also the yeast wasn't expired but maybe it was a dud.
When you put it in the oven she said to put a pan of water below the bread and that's what makes the crust nice
and crusty. It was.
Why am I so intent on making bread???? That's the last thing I need
The truth is- the bakery where we bought wonderful Italian bread closed and the kind they make at Whole Foods doesn't come close.
Any other ideas?
Tia