Description
Delight in the warmth and comfort of freshly baked homemade bread, boasting a golden crust and soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, yeast, and salt.
- Incorporate water: Gradually add the lukewarm water to the mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise overnight for 8-12 hours.
- Shape the dough: Gently deflate the dough and shape it into a loaf, then transfer to a greased loaf pan.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F).
- Bake the bread: Bake for 35-45 minutes, removing the cover in the last 10-15 minutes.
- Brush with butter: Optionally, brush with melted butter after baking.
- Cool on a wire rack: Allow to cool for 45-60 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Experiment with additional herbs, seeds, or dried fruits for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bread, homemade bread, baking, comfort food