Homemade Bread Loaf

Ingredients

• 360 g water
• 7 g instant yeast
• 70 g sugar
• 600 g bread flour
• 32 g powdered milk
• 9 g salt
• 60 g butter (room temperature)
• 13 g oil

Steps

1. 1

   Measure out all your ingredients to ensure a smooth process.

2. 2

   Add the water, instant yeast, sugar, bread flour, powdered milk, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer.

3. 3

   Mix the dough for about 4 minutes or until it becomes elastic.

4. 4

   Add the room temperature butter to the dough.

5. 5

   Continue mixing for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth and very elastic.

6. 6

   Remove the dough from the mixer and roll it into a smooth ball.

7. 7

   Place the dough ball in a bowl, cover it, and set it in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

8. 8

   Once doubled, deflate the dough by gently pressing down on it.

9. 9

   Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and divide it into smaller portions (this recipe is ideal for 2 loaves).

10. 10

    Roll each portion of dough into a log shape.

11. 11

    Drizzle the dough logs with a little oil to prevent them from drying out.

12. 12

    Transfer the logs to your loaf pans.

13. 13

    Cover the pans and allow the dough to rise again for another 40 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

14. 14

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

15. 15

    Bake the bread for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

The recipe is designed for 2 loaves, but can be scaled up or down. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for proper incorporation.

Nutrition per serving

• bread
• baking
• homemade
• breakfast
• side dish
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