Description
Rustic or artisan bread
Technical
The hearth bread is a "freestanding" loaf baked at high temperature that is both crusty and chewy. The higher baking temperatures are possible due to the use of lean doughs. If the dough contains significant amounts of natural sugar or sugars or oil are added to the dough, lower temperatures are used.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
toastynuttycaramelizedearthymalty
Wine Analogy
Like a full-bodied Chardonnay with toasted oak notes
Coffee Analogy
Similar to medium-roast coffee with nutty undertones
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of warm amber and toasted grain accords
Culinary Applications
Pane ToscanoTuscany, ItalySalt-free bread highlighting wheat flavor through hearth baking
Pain de CampagneFranceRustic loaf with complex flavor from slow fermentation and hearth baking
BauernbrotGermanyFarmer's bread with thick crust developed in wood-fired ovens
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKosherwheatgluten