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Cheddar & Shallot Country Loaf
“This bread is a flavor explosion. Cut it while it's warm and I guarantee the loaf will be gone before you know it!”
Scorecard
7.2/ 10
- Spring7 out of 10
- Ear7 out of 10
- Crust6 out of 10
- Crumb6 out of 10
- Flavor10 out of 10
Tang1/5sourness, not averaged

Recipe
- 500 gFlourKing Arthur 100% Organic Bread Flour
- 320 gWater
- 100 gStarter
- 10 gSalt
Flour blend
- 500 gKing Arthur 100% Organic Bread Flour100%
Baker's %: 64% hydration · 67% total, counting the starter at 100% hydration · 20% starter · 2% salt
- Bulk
- 4h
- Cold retard
- 6h
- Bake
- 220°C / 428°F · lid on 20 min → 210°C / 410°F · lid off 16 min
Mix-ins: 226 g sharp cheddar, 100 g sautéed shallots.
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