Easy Homemade Bread

Ingredients

• 500 g All‑purpose flour (room temperature)
• 300 ml Warm water (about 38°C to activate yeast)
• 7 g Active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 tbsp Sugar (helps yeast activation)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (extra‑virgin)

Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add wet ingredients and form dough

   Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry mix, whisking until a shaggy dough forms.

   Time: PT2M

3. Knead the dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

   Time: PT5M

4. First rise (proof)

   Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest in a warm spot until it bubbles and roughly doubles in size, about 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

5. Divide dough into thirds

   Punch down the risen dough and divide it into three equal portions.

   Time: PT2M

6. Shape into balls

   Roll each portion into a smooth ball, pulling the surface taut as you turn it.

   Time: PT2M

7. Flatten, roll, and seal

   Gently flatten each ball, roll it into a cylinder, and seal the ends by pinching them together.

   Time: PT5M

8. Arrange on baking sheet

   Place the shaped loaves on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.

   Time: PT2M

9. Moisture and flour dust

   Lightly spray the loaves with water, then dust with a thin layer of flour.

   Time: PT1M

10. Score the loaves

    Using a scoring blade or sharp knife, make a shallow slash on top of each loaf for an attractive finish.

    Time: PT1M

11. Bake

    Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 190°C for 20 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 190°C

12. Cool

    Remove the breads from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

6g

Carbohydrates

40g

Fat

2g

Fiber

2g