5 crusty european bread Recipes

active dry yeast, warm water (105-115f), salt, melted butter, bread flour

fresh chestnuts (see note below ), olive oil, butter, onion, finely chopped, paprika, garlic clove, chopped, water or 8 cups vegetable broth, day-old portuguese or crusty european bread, thick slices with heavy crusts removed (about 2 cups cubed), coarse salt (to taste), white pepper (or to taste ), chopped parsley or 1/4 tbsp cilantro, light cream (optional)

rustic , crusty chewy european bread: either 8 slices or a 12 inch long narrow loaf (in the shape of a baguette), fresh or day-old, olive oil, garlic, halved, ripe tomato, halved, kosher or sea salt, & optional pepper

sweet potatoes, washed, eggs , plus, egg yolks, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, milk, whipping cream, ground cinnamon, ginger, raisins, pecan pieces, melted butter, crusty french bread (cut into 2 inch cubes ) or 8 cups european bread (cut into 2 inch cubes), whipping cream, good-quality maple syrup