House Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until well combined.
- 3
Kneading and Rising
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Baking
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller rolls.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet. Cover and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the second rise.
- 9
Bake the Bread
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
