Bread is a versatile food and a good source of carbohydrates that can be eaten in many different ways. It can be sliced and served with butter or cheese, or used as a base for sandwiches and pizzas. Bread can also be toasted and used as a dipping bread for soups and stews. There are endless possibilities when it comes to recipes that include bread as an ingredient.
Bread making is a skilled process and takes time and practice to perfect. There are many different types of bread, from sourdough to baguettes, so there is a lot of scope for creativity.
If you’re new to bread making, we recommend starting with a simple recipe like our easy white bread. Once you’ve mastered the basic techniques, you can start experimenting with different flavours and textures.
Bread is a great food to have in your kitchen repertoire and we hope you enjoy trying out our recipes!
How to make a bread recipe
Ingredients:
- Bread flour – this is a type of flour that contains a higher proportion of gluten, which gives the bread its structure.
- Water – To make the dough, you’ll need to add water to the flour. The amount of water you’ll need will vary depending on the type of flour you’re using.
- Yeast – this is what makes the bread rise. You can use either fresh or dried yeast. If you’re using dried yeast, make sure it’s active by dissolving it in a little warm water before adding it to the dough.
- Salt – this helps to flavour the bread and also controls the activity of the yeast.
- Butter or oil – this is optional, but some people like to add a little fat to their bread dough to make it more tender.
Step 1:
Start by mixing the flour, water and yeast together in a large bowl. If you’re using dried yeast, make sure it’s dissolved in a little warm water before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2:
Once the ingredients are combined, add the salt and butter or oil (if using). Knead the dough for 10 minutes to form a smooth, elastic ball.
Step 3:
Place the dough in a clean bowl, apply oil in it and cover with a wet cloth. Let the dough rise.
Step 4:
Once the dough has risen, shape it into a loaf and place it on a lightly floured surface.
Step 5:
Place it in the good bread maker and bake the bread for 40-50 minutes. The bread is ready. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Enjoy!
