Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍞 500 g of flour | 🧂 1.5 teaspoons of salt (10 g) |
| 💧 300 ml of lukewarm water | 📦 7 g of dry yeast |
| 💚 1 teaspoon of sugar | 🧈 1 tablespoon of olive oil (optional) |
Utensils
| 🍞 Mixing bowl | 🥄 Tablespoon |
| 🔪 Knife | 💧 Measuring cup |
| 📏 Kitchen scale | 🔥 Oven |
| 🥣 Spatula | 🍽️ Baking tray |
| ⏲️ Timer | 👩🍳 Baking bag or cloth |
Step-by-step Preparation
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
STEP 1:
In a large bowl, mix the flour and dry yeast ensuring they do not come into contact with the salt.
STEP 2:
Add lukewarm water to your mixture, then gently incorporate all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth dough.
STEP 3:
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
STEP 4:
Once the dough has risen, knead it on a floured surface to activate the yeast.
STEP 5:
Shape your bread according to your desired form and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
STEP 6:
Let the bread rise again for about 30 minutes for a nice texture.
STEP 7:
Preheat your oven to 220°C and, once hot, bake the bread for about 25 minutes.
STEP 8:
Check for doneness by tapping under the bread; it should sound hollow when ready.
Using dry yeast to make your breads can be very rewarding. To start, always make sure to dose correctly the yeast according to the amount of flour chosen. For example, 7 to 8 g of dry yeast is ideal for 500 g of flour. Dissolving the yeast in lukewarm water before adding it to your ingredients can really enhance the rising process.
Avoid any direct contact between yeast and salt to ensure optimal fermentation. Rising times also play a significant role. Remember to let your dough rest for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for an even tastier bread.
