Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsElla Dining Room & BarBread And Butter Recipe

Bread And Butter Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Freshly baked bread served with butter

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Ingredients

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Bread

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  5. 5

    Shape the Bread

    Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.

  6. 6

    Second Rise

    Cover the loaf and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  8. 8

    Bake the Bread

    Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

  9. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Let the bread cool on a wire rack. Serve fresh with butter.

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