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Quick Bread

Cultural Context

Quick bread has its roots in the United States, where baking powder and baking soda revolutionized bread-making in the 19th century. This method allows for a quick rise without the need for yeast, making it accessible for home bakers. Quick breads, such as banana and zucchini bread, are often enjoyed as snacks or breakfast items and have become staples in American kitchens. Today, variations abound globally, with each culture adding its unique twist to this versatile dish.

AmericanUSother
30 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
¾ cup + 2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. brewer's yeast
½ tsp. dry yeast
1 tsp. sugar
2 ½ cups bread flour
1 tsp. salt

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Mix water, brewer's yeast, dry yeast, and sugar in a bowl.

2

Add bread flour and salt to the mixture and mix until combined.

3

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.

4

With a wet hand, stretch the dough's four sides and fold them to the center.

5

Lift the dough from the center and slap it back into the bowl.

6

Let the dough rest for another 30 minutes.

7

Repeat the stretching and folding process.

8

Let the dough rise for 2 hours.

9

Sprinkle flour on the work surface and fold the dough to make it easier to cut.

10

Cut the dough into 6 equal parts and shape each part into a ball.

11

Rub each ball against the work surface to seal it.

12

Flatten each ball and roll it out, then place on a tray seam down.

13

Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.

14

Score the bread with a sharp blade or knife, splash with water, and sprinkle flour on top.

15

Cover with another tray and bake at 450°F (230°C) for 20 minutes.

16

Remove the top tray and bake for an additional 10 minutes at 390°F (200°C).

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Banana BreadZucchini BreadSoda Bread

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