Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Dough Formation
- 3
Form the Dough
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
Rising
- 5
First Rise
Shape the kneaded dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, turning it to coat. Cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough is rising.
- 7
Shape the Loaf
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Shape it into a loaf by flattening it into a rectangle and rolling it tightly. Pinch the seams to seal.
- 8
- 9
Bake the Bread
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Cooling
- 10
Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
