Ken states, “[This] bread has aromas that remind me of wheat fields at harvest. If you like, you can coat the proofing baskets with bran before placing the shaped loaves inside. The bran will adhere to the loaves and, when baked, will give the bread an extra degree of crunch. This recipe also works well without any bran in the dough. Either way, the poolish imparts a buttery flavor that marries well with the other ingredients.”
Note: This recipe makes 2 loaves, each about 1 1/2 pounds, and is suitable for focaccia.
Sample Schedule: Mix the poolish at 6pm, mix the final dough at 8am the next morning, shape into loaves at 11am, and bake at noon.