Description
Delicious homemade bread that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix lukewarm water with active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture along with olive oil. Stir until sticky dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and divide into two pieces and shape into oblong loaves.
- Final Rise & Bake: Transfer loaves onto parchment-lined sheets. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure the water is lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Store leftover bread in a sealed bag to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 290
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0