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Bread Dough

This Bread Dough Recipe is delightfully simple to make, offering a rich, chewy texture and a warm, comforting flavor. It's versatile for artisan loaves, rolls, or pizza crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups warm water around 110°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or dough scraper
  • Plastic wrap or a kitchen towel
  • Baking sheet or bread pan

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F), 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough to release excess air and shape into loaves or rolls.
  7. Cover the shaped dough and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves on a baking sheet or in a bread pan for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes

Make sure your water is warm (not hot) to avoid killing the yeast. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months, thawing overnight in the refrigerator before use.