Homemade Fluffy Bread 🍞
Ingredients:
– 500 grams of all-purpose flour
– 350 ml of warm water
– 10 grams of salt
– 10 grams of sugar
– 7 grams of dry yeast (or 20 grams of fresh yeast)
– 30 ml of olive oil or melted butter
### Instructions:
1. **Activate the Yeast**:
– In a small bowl, mix the sugar with warm water.
– Add the yeast and stir. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. **Prepare the Dough**:
– In a large bowl, place the flour and salt.
– Add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
– Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix the ingredients until a soft dough forms.
3. **Knead the Dough**:
– Transfer the dough to a floured work surface.
– Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. **First Rise**:
– Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean towel.
– Let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
5. **Shape the Bread**:
– After the dough rises, punch it down gently.
– Shape the dough into a loaf or place it in a bread pan.
6. **Second Rise**:
– Place the dough in the pan and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
7. **Baking**:
– Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
– Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
8. **Cooling**:
– Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
### Enjoy your delicious bread! 🍞
