I had never made bread before because my mother has always made bread-making out to be a horrific nightmare, so I went into this experience hesitantly. I think I found a winner, though! I hope you think the same. Be excited.
Ingredients (only four!):
4 cups whole wheat flour (you can also use bread flour)
2 teaspoons yeast
2 teaspoons salt
Directions:
1. Place flour in a bowl
2. Put yeast on one side of the bowl and salt on the other
3. Pour warm water in the middle
4. Mix on low till dough comes together
5. Switch to medium and mix for 2 minutes
6. Let dough rest for 5 minutes
7. Mix dough again for 3 minutes
8. Take dough out of bowl and hand knead the dough for 3 minutes
9. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning the ball over to coat entirely
10. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel
11. Let rest for 1 1/2 hours
12. Remove from bowl; the dough will have doubled in size
13. Punch down the dough, reform the ball, and put back in bowl
14. Let rest again for 30 minutes
15. Remove from bowl and cut dough into 2 pieces
16. Form these pieces back into balls
17. Let rest, covered with a damp cloth for 1 hour
18. When dough is ready, preheat oven to 450 degrees
19. Slash the tops of the dough balls to allow breads to expand while baking
20. Bake for 20-25 minutes
21. Top with butter or a tasty spread
22. Share!
I hope you all try this one out. I don't foresee you being disappointed, just remember to allow for adequate time. Patience is key.
Happy Thursday!
XO.
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