How to Make Bread: A Quick and Easy Guide
Step 1: Gather your ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon sugar - 1 cup warm water - 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
Step 2: Activate the yeast
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. - Stir until the yeast is dissolved. - Let the yeast sit for 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
Step 3: Combine the ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. - Add the activated yeast to the flour mixture. - Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4: Knead the dough
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. - Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 5: Let the dough rise
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. - Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 6: Punch down the dough
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles.
Step 7: Divide the dough
- Divide the dough into two equal pieces.
Step 8: Shape the loaves
- Shape each piece of dough into a loaf.
Step 9: Let the loaves rise
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. - Cover the loaves with plastic wrap. - Let the loaves rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
Step 10: Preheat the oven
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 11: Bake the bread
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
Step 12: Let the bread cool
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Step 13: Serve the bread
- Serve the bread with your favorite toppings.
Step 14: Enjoy!
- Enjoy your delicious homemade bread!
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