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Simple Bread

Cultural Context

Bread has been a staple food across cultures for thousands of years, symbolizing sustenance and community. Simple bread, made with just a few ingredients, reflects the essence of home cooking and the joy of sharing meals with loved ones. Today, variations abound worldwide, from crusty baguettes to soft naan, each with its unique twist on this ancient recipe.

GlobalANother
90 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
625 g bread flour
milk
sugar
2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
milk powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
softened butter

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds unique flavor and probiotics.

1

In a bowl, add milk, sugar, and 2 teaspoons of instant dry yeast.

2

Whisk gently until the sugar dissolves and set aside for a while.

3

Add 625 g of bread flour, milk powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a mixing bowl.

4

Pour in the yeast mixture and slowly combine.

5

Cover the dough and leave it for 15 minutes to hydrate.

6

Divide the dough into two parts for hand kneading and machine kneading.

7

For hand kneading, lightly spray the table with oil or dust with flour.

8

Knead the dough with a gentle push and pull motion for 4 to 5 minutes, then add softened butter.

9

Continue kneading for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

10

For machine kneading, place the dough into the mixer and start on low speed.

11

Let the mixer knead for at least 5 minutes, then add softened butter little by little.

12

Knead for another 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

13

Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and leave it for the first rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

14

Shape the dough by rolling it flat and tucking it tightly, then place it in the mold to proof.

15

Preheat the oven to 170°C for fan forced or 185°C for conventional.

16

Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskdough mixerrolling pinbread moldoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Basic BreadHomemade Bread

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