Black Widow Spidersweb Bread
by katplaystennis • 2026
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: softened butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not gluten-free: strong white bread flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not dairy-free: softened butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not low-FODMAP: strong white bread flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: strong white bread flour → try wholemeal flour
- Not kidney-friendly: salt → try salt-free herb seasoning (or lemon zest and black pepper)
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
Prep
10m
Cook
40m
Rest
105m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 50m
Ingredients
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500 g strong white bread flour
10 g salt
7 g instant yeast
350 ml warm water
30 ml olive oil
1.5 tsp food-grade activated charcoal powder
20 g softened butter
2 Tbsp rice flour — for dusting and stenciling
Tools
- · banneton
- · Dutch oven
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Combine flour, salt, yeast, charcoal.
- 2
Add water and oil, knead 8- until smooth.
- 3
It will be jet black.
- 4
First proof: Cover, let rise until doubled.
- 5
Roll dough and tuck ends under to form a boule.
- 6
Place in a floured banneton.
- 7
Chill , this makes scoring easier.
- 8
Dust top generously with rice flour.
- 9
Lay a paper spiderweb stencil or use a knife to lightly score a web.
- 10
Bake: Heat Dutch oven to 240C / 464F.
- 11
Bake covered , uncovered 20- until hollow sounding.
- 12
Cool fully to keep swirl distinct.
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Edit on 2026-10-16
Edited 10/16/2026, 8:19:34 PM
Edit on 2026-10-16
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