(for Homemade Fluffy Bread)
✨ Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 and ¼ cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
✨ Preparation Steps (English Version)
- Activate the yeast
In a bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it rest for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Prepare the dough
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- First rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours until it doubles in size (like in the first picture).
- Shape the dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently shape it into a loaf.
- Second rise
Put the dough in a baking dish or on a tray. Cover it and let it rise for another 30–40 minutes.
- Bake
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
Bake the bread for 25–30 minutes until the top becomes golden and crusty (like in the second picture).
- Cool
Place the bread on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
