Traditional Recipe for Homemade Bread

This traditional homemade bread is great for both new and experienced bakers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a light and airy bread with a crispy, golden crust. You can eat it fresh out of the oven or let it cool to room temperature. It’s great for sandwiches, toast, or just a plain slice with butter.

Ingredients:
Time to get ready.

Time needed to prepare: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 25-30 minutes

Break duration: 2-3 hours

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

List of items needed to make a recipe.

Hot water: 1 and a half cups (370 milliliters)

Yeast in powder form: 2 tablespoons (10 g)

Flour: 4 cups (500 g)

Salt: 1 tsp

Instructions:
Make the Yeast Work:

In a big bowl, mix together lukewarm water (370 ml) and dry yeast (10 g). Stir softly and leave it for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is completely dissolved and bubbly.

Make the dough:

Put 500 grams of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt into the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until a lumpy dough is made.

Work the dough by kneading it.

Move the dough to a surface with a little flour and work it by hand for 8-10 minutes until it is soft and stretchy. If the dough is too wet, put in a bit more flour, one spoonful at a time.

Beginning:

Put the dough in a clean bowl with a little oil, cover it with a wet cloth, and leave it in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.

Form the dough.

Press the dough that has risen to remove any air bubbles. Form the dough into a loaf or the shape you want, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a loaf pan that has been greased.

Second Rise: A New Beginning

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it grow for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.

Make the bread.

Heat your oven to 200°C (400°F) before using it. Cook the bread in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is a golden brown color and the loaf sounds hollow when you tap the bottom.

Chill and serve:

Take the bread out of the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before cutting it. Enjoy your freshly baked bread either warm or at room temperature!

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