Easy Homemade Bread

Easy Homemade Bread

Ingredients:

• • 350 g wheat flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

• • 5 g dry yeast
  • 210 ml boiled but not hot water
  • 30 g vegetable oil

• • Additional flour for dusting
  • Milk for brushing
  • Butter for brushing

Directions:

1. 1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
      • • Sift 350 g of wheat flour into a large mixing bowl.
        • Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 5 g of dry yeast. Mix everything well to combine.

   2. Add the Wet Ingredients:
      • • Gradually pour in 210 ml of boiled but not hot water. Mix until the ingredients start to come together.
        • Add 30 g of vegetable oil and continue mixing until a dough forms.

   3. Knead the Dough:
      • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

1. 1. First Rise:
      • Brush the dough with a little vegetable oil and place it back in the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with cling film and put it in a warm place to rise for 15 minutes.
   2. Shape the Dough:
      • • After the dough has rested, transfer it to a floured surface again. Gently press it to remove any air bubbles and shape it as desired.
      • Use a knife to cut the dough into your preferred shape or portion sizes.
   3. Second Rise:
      • • Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it loosely with a cloth and let it rise for another 10 minutes.

   4. Preheat the Oven:
      • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

1. 1. Prepare for Baking:
      • Brush the risen dough with milk and melted butter for a golden crust.
   2. Bake:
      • • Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

   3. Cool and Serve:
      • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions:

• • Enjoy the bread warm with butter or your favorite spread.
  • Use it to make sandwiches or as a side for soups and salads.

Cooking Tips:

• • Ensure the water is not too hot when adding to the yeast mixture, as this can kill the yeast.
  • For a crustier bread, you can place a small dish of water in the oven while baking to create steam.

Nutritional Benefits:

• • Wheat Flour: Provides fiber and essential nutrients.
  • Yeast: Adds a good source of B vitamins.

• Vegetable Oil: Offers healthy fats.

Dietary Information:

• • Vegetarian.

Storage Tips:

• Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• For longer storage, freeze the bread in slices and thaw as needed.