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Simple Fluffy Homemade Bread
A straightforward, no‑knead style bread that yields a crusty golden exterior and a soft, airy interior. Perfect for beginners, this recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and a few essential techniques like folding and gentle shaping to trap air bubbles for a light crumb.
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Critical Success Points
- • Activating the yeast properly (foaming step).
- • Folding and stretching the dough to develop gluten and trap air.
- • Shaping gently to preserve the bubbles.
- • Ensuring the oven is fully preheated before baking.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven and baking sheet with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Do not use water hotter than 45°C (113°F) when activating yeast, as it can kill the yeast.
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