Description
This Josephinas bread elevates ordinary meals with a delightful rise and texture, perfect for sandwiches, soups, or French toast.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (or Whole Wheat Flour)
- 1 1/4 cups Warm Water (around 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or melted butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, stirring gently. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, pouring in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Loaf: Once risen, punch down dough and shape it into your desired loaf shape.
- Second Rise: Place the shaped loaf in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for about 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake loaf for about 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor and added fiber, substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Use honey instead of sugar for extra health benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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