Bread Basket Recipe
Basket of bread served with butter.
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Ingredients
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Breads
Butter
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the dry ingredients along with the olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Breads
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into smaller portions. Shape each portion into rolls or loaves.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Bake the Bread
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Butter Preparation
- 10
Prepare the Butter
In a medium bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature.
- 11
- 12
Chill
Transfer the herb butter to a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until firm.
