Bread for the Summer ❗ Enough for 1 Week ❗

This homemade bread is soft, airy, and delicious, with a wonderfully crispy crust. The dough is simple to prepare and uses basic ingredients, making it perfect for everyday baking. Follow the steps carefully for beautifully shaped, golden-brown bread that stays delicious throughout the week. 🍞❤️

🍞 Ingredients

• 600 ml warm water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 7 g dry yeast
• 40 ml vegetable oil
• 950–1000 g wheat flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, for handling the dough

👩‍🍳 How to Make

1. Prepare the Dough

Add the warm water, sugar, and dry yeast to a large bowl. Stir well until the yeast dissolves.

Add the vegetable oil. Sift the wheat flour and add it in two batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

Add the salt and mix well. Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes medium-soft and smooth.

Place the dough in a clean bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

2. Work the Dough

After 30 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Turn the dough over as you work it, then cover again with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel.

Let it rest in a warm place for another 30 minutes.

Deflate the dough and turn it out onto the table. Knead until smooth, then form it into a large ball. Cover and let it rise for another 15 minutes.

3. Shape the Bread

Lightly dust the dough with flour and gently smooth it with your hands. Turn it over so the smooth side is facing down.

Roll the dough out to the desired size, then shape the bread by following the folding method. Tuck the edges underneath and smooth the surface.

Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Smooth the edges to create an even shape.

Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 40 minutes.

Before baking, make a few cuts on top using a razor blade or sharp knife.

4. Bake

Bake the bread at 210°C (410°F) for 20 minutes.

Then reduce the temperature to 180°C (356°F) and bake for another 20 minutes.

Once golden brown and fully baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing.

💡 Tips for Perfect Homemade Bread

• Use warm water, not hot water, when activating the yeast.
• Sift the flour before adding it to the dough.
• Add the flour gradually so you can achieve the right dough consistency.
• The dough should be soft and easy to work with.
• Give the dough enough time to rise during each resting stage.
• Make the cuts on top just before baking for a beautiful finish.
• Allow the bread to cool completely before cutting to achieve the best texture.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use all-purpose flour?
Yes, all-purpose flour can be used, although the texture may be slightly different from bread made with wheat flour.

How long should the dough rise?
The dough has several resting stages: 30 minutes for the first rise, another 30 minutes after adding the oil, 15 minutes after shaping it into a ball, and 40 minutes after the final shaping.

Why is the dough so soft?
The relatively high amount of water creates a soft and airy dough. Add the flour gradually until you reach a medium-soft consistency.

Can I make one large loaf?
Yes, the dough can be shaped into one large loaf as shown in the recipe.

Why are the baking temperatures different?
The bread is first baked at a higher temperature to develop the crust, then the temperature is reduced to allow the inside to bake thoroughly without burning the crust.

When should I slice the bread?
Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This helps the crumb set and gives you a better texture.

Video Recipe 👇👇👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaRJJrPxlGk