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Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
Pastry Ingredients
Method
Bread Directions
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to 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 and Second Rise
Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf or desired shape, and place it in a greased baking pan. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7
Bake
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
Cool
Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Pastry Directions
- 9
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 10
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 11
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- 12
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- 13
Prepare Baking Tray
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 14
Shape Pastries
Scoop or pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 15
Bake
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- 16
Cool and Dust
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.