The Ultimate Wood-fired Bread Loaf

Mastered making pizza in your Ooni and want to try something new? Looking to impress friends and family with a fresh and fragrant wood-fired bread loaf? Then look no further—this recipe will elevate your flame game.

Professional baker, writer and pizza lover Bryan Ford (@artisanbryan) created this wood-fired bread loaf recipe, and we think it’s perfect for sandwiches or slathered with your favourite spread. Not only does Bryan love baking, but he’s also the author of “New World Sourdough” and the upcoming “New World Baking: 150 Recipes from Central America, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.”

Using a mixture of whole wheat and bread flour creates a depth of flavour and rustic texture, along with a generous, golden-brown crust infused with natural flavours from the wood-burning fire and charcoal. Trust us—this crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside bread will make you the MVP at any gathering.

Difficulty

Servings

3 loaves (590 grams each)

Prep Time

4 hours, 15 minutes

Cook Time

15 to 20 minutes

By Ooni HQ

The Ultimate Wood-fired Bread Loaf

Note

If you prefer fresh yeast, use about 3 teaspoons (10 grams) and either mix the yeast into the water and let sit for 3 minutes (rehydration method) or crumble it over the flour and then add the water (dry blend). We always suggest checking the activation instructions on your yeast packet and testing accordingly. When using charcoal, we recommend using high-quality, food-grade charcoal, such as our Premium Lumpwood Charcoal.

One hand holding onto a mixing bowl on a table next to a small bowl of water, the other hand pulling the dough into a fold. One hand holding onto a mixing bowl on a table next to a small bowl of water, the other hand pulling the dough into a fold. One hand holding an Ooni Perforated Pizza Peel with a wood-fired bread loaf in front of an Ooni Karu 16 on an Ooni Modular Table, the other hand using an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the loaf.

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