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Homemade Bread

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1.1 Ingredients:
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Homemade Bread

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Ingredients:

    • 1 cup (240ml) Warm water (105°F / 40°C)
    • 1 tablespoon (15g) Granulated sugar
    • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active dry yeast (about 8g)
    • 3 tablespoons (45ml) Olive oil
    • 3 cups (350g) All-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon (5g) Salt
    • 1 tablespoon (15g) White sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon (15g) Black sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

    • Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
    • Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
    • Add Yeast Mixture: Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture.
    • Knead Dough: Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
    • First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
    • Shape Bread:
      • For loaves: Punch down the dough and divide in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in two greased loaf pans.
      • For rolls: Punch down the dough and divide into 12-15 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Second Rise: Cover the loaves or rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
      • For loaves: Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190-200°F.
      • For rolls: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

     

  • Cool: Let the bread or rolls cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve warm with butter and jam.
    • Enjoy with soups, stews, or salads.
    • Use for sandwiches or toast.

 

Cooking Tips:

    • For enriched bread, add 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the dough.
    • Add herbs like rosemary or oregano to the dough for extra flavor.

 

  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking for added texture.
  • For softer bread, let it cool completely before slicing.

Nutritional Benefits:

 

    • Good source of carbohydrates for energy.
    • Provides some protein and fiber.
    • Contains B vitamins.

 

Dietary Information:

    • Vegetarian
    • Can be made vegan by omitting honey (if used).

 

Nutritional Facts (per slice – approximate):

    • Calories: 70-80
    • Protein: 2-3g

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