Basic Bread Recipe

posted by Som Offor.

Bread is one food that has its place in almost every home. it is so easy to snack on and a quick fix to hunger but takes a long time to prepare. Fresh home-made bread is to die for, so enjoy it

• • Serves
  • 3
 
• • Cook Time
  • 4 hours
 
• • 
    

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 cups warm water
• 4tbsp yeast
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups flour
• 8 inch pan

DIRECTIONS

• Stir warm water, yeast and sugar
• Let it stand till its frothy, 20mins
• Add the oil, salt to 2 cups of flour
• Mix well, then add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time
• Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes
• Keep in a bowl and cover for 20mins to autolyse
• Knead again for about 7 mins
• Cover again for 1.5hours
• Deflate and knead again
• Prepare pan, cut dough into pan
• Leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour
• Place in a moderately heated oven GENTLY as bread dough is very delicate
• Bake  at 280degrees for 1.5hours