Description
A foolproof recipe for baking fresh, golden loaves of homemade bread that is easy and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, or spices like garlic powder
- Sea salt or poppy seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by measuring out the flour and water (5 minutes).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl (5 minutes).
- Gradually add warm water while mixing to form a shaggy dough (5 minutes).
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic (10 minutes).
- Let the dough rise in a warm area until it doubles in size (2 hours).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into loaves, and let it rise again (1 hour).
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) (10 minutes).
- Drizzle the loaves with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt before baking (25-30 minutes).
Notes
Keep flour in an airtight container for freshness. For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bakery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg