Breads Recipe

Inspired by Wooden Bar

Time2h

Serves8

A selection of freshly baked breads served with butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a rough dough forms.
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 greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6
Shape the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into loaves or rolls. Place them in greased baking pans.
7
Second Rise
Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and allow it to rise for another 30 minutes.
8
Preheat Oven
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
9
Bake the Bread
Once the second rise is complete, bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
10
Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

11
Prepare Butter
In a small bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature until spreadable. Add sea salt to taste.
12
Serve
Once the bread has cooled, slice it and serve it warm with the prepared butter.