Loaf Of 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, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir together until well mixed.
- 2
Dough Formation
- 3
Create the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Proofing and Baking
- 5
First Proof
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Loaf
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- 7
Second Proof
Cover the loaf with the damp cloth again and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes until it has risen above the edge of the pan.
- 8
Preheat the Oven
While the loaf is proofing, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Bake the Bread
Once the dough has finished its second proof, bake it in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- 10
Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.