Last time we made chicken. Tomato salad was the last addition.Bread.. Someone might wonder how to make bread themselves? So today, I will teach you how to bake bread by yourself..
To make bread, prepare:
3 cups Bread Flour (high-gluten flour),1 packet of yeast (equivalent to 21 grams))
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
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First, mix the yeast, warm water, and 2 teaspoons of sugar in a bowl.Let it sit for 5 minutes to wake up the yeast. Add the egg, oil, salt,
lemon juice
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and the remaining sugar and half of the flour.
Mix until combined.
Gradually add the other half of the flour. Mixture should be kneaded to form a dough.
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Place the dough on a floured surface.
Knead until it is no longer sticky and elastic.
A successful bread dough should have some elasticity.
To check if it has been kneaded enough, try stretching out a piece of dough like a window.
If it does not tear easily, then you are done. Otherwise, knead for a bit longer.. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a lid or plastic wrap,
and let it rise at a warm place (around 29 degrees Celsius).
Good places include: above a refrigerator or next to a heater. I usually put it inthe oven
with only the light on inside..
Once the dough has doubled in size,
punch out any air bubbles.
Press into a rectangular shape and roll up.
Seal as you roll, then seal the ends.
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Place in an oiled bread pan.
The seam should be at the bottom. Brush with oil.
Let it rise again in a warm place (around 29 degrees Celsius) for another hour.
Once doubled in size,
bake at 190 degrees Celsius (375F) for 25-30 minutes.
Allow to cool for an hour before slicing.
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The hardest part of making bread is the rising process. Remember, yeast can be finicky; ensure it is warm enough and the room not too dry. While this may seem challenging to master, making bread yourself provides a very enjoyable experience.
