Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍞 500 g of flour T65 or T55 | 💧 300 g of warm water |
| 🧂 10 g of salt | 🌾 1 packet of instant dry yeast (8 g) |
| 🍬 10 ml of sugar |
Utensils
| 🍞 Large mixing bowl | 🧂 Tablespoon |
| 🍶 Measuring cup | 🔪 Knife |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | 🔥 Oven |
| 🧴 Parchment paper | 🕰️ Timer |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1h45
STEP 1: In a large mixing bowl, start by mixing 500 g of flour with 10 g of salt.
STEP 2: In another container, dissolve a packet of instant dry yeast in 250 ml of warm water.
STEP 3: Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the dissolved yeast as well as the rest of the warm water.
STEP 4: With a wooden spoon or by hand, mix carefully until you obtain a homogeneous dough.
STEP 5: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes to aerate it well.
STEP 6: Form a ball with the dough and place it in a floured bowl, cover it with a cloth.
STEP 7: Let the dough rest in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in volume.
STEP 8: Once the dough has risen, deflate it by kneading it lightly, then shape your bread according to your desires.
STEP 9: Place the bread on a baking tray and let it rest again for 30 minutes before baking.
STEP 10: Preheat the oven to 220°C and bake the bread for 30 minutes until you achieve a nice golden crust.
Making your homemade bread is an accessible and rewarding activity. With just a few basic ingredients like flour, water, yeast, and salt, you can create soft and tasty bread right at home. Even without an oven or a bread machine, the method is simple and quick. By mixing yeast with warm water and then gradually incorporating the flour, you will get a dough ready to rise.
Moreover, adding seeds or herbs allows you to customize your recipe according to your desires. Whether for a small bread or a baguette, each batch is an opportunity to share happiness and conviviality at the table.
