Ultimate Guide to Baking Bread from Scratch
Learn how to bake delicious bread from scratch with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and home bakers!
- •Mixing bowl
- •Measuring cups and spoons
- •Wooden spoon or spatula
- •Baking sheet
- •Oven
- •4 cups all-purpose flour
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •1½ cups warm water (110°F)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast.
- 2.Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- 3.Pour in 1½ cups of warm water (110°F) and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough forms.
- 4.Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5.Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 6.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7.Punch down the risen dough to release air, then shape it into a loaf and place it on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- 8.Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 9.Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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