Classic Homemade Bread Recipe

Time Spent Preparing
20 minutes for preparation
Cook for 25 to 30 minutes.

Two to three hours of rest
Three to four hours in total
Ingredients
One and a half cups (370 ml) of warm water
Two tablespoons (10 g) of dry yeast
Four cups (500 g) of flour
One teaspoon of salt

Instructions
Get the Yeast Active:
Put 10 g of dry yeast and 370 ml of warm water in a large mixing basin. Let it lie for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the yeast is completely dissolved and frothy, and stir gently.
Get the dough ready:
To the yeast mixture, add 500 g of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix until a rough dough forms.

Knead the Dough: Place the dough on a surface dusted with flour and knead it for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is elastic and smooth. One spoonful of additional flour at a time can be added if the dough is too sticky.
Initial Ascent:

Put the dough in a basin that has been lightly greased, cover it with a moist cloth, and let it in a warm location to rise for one to two hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Form the dough:
To get rid of any air bubbles, punch down the dough that has risen. Form it into a loaf or any other shape you like, then put it in an oiled loaf pan or on a baking sheet lined with paper.

Second Rise: Place a towel over the formed dough and allow it to rise for a further 30 to 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
Make the bread:

Set the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). The bread should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom and have a golden brown crust after 25 to 30 minutes of baking.
Chill and serve:
Before slicing, take the bread out of the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Warm or room temperature, savor your handmade bread!

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