Of course! Here’s a simple recipe for making homemade bread:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360g) of all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7g) of instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) of warm water
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water and olive oil.
- Stir the mixture until a rough dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for this step.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles, then shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller portions for rolls.
- Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or into a greased loaf pan.
- Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the dough has risen again, bake it in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your freshly baked bread! Feel free to customize this recipe by adding herbs, cheese, or other ingredients to the dough for added flavor.
