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:

Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

1. Sift 350 g of wheat flour into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 5 g of dry yeast. Mix everything well to combine.

 

Add the Wet Ingredients:

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

 

Knead the Dough:

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

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.

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.

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.

 

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Prepare for Baking:

Brush the risen dough with milk and melted butter for a golden crust.

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.

 

Cool and Serve:

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.