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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 360 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Delicious, homemade bread. Patience is key with the rising process. This bread is well worth the wait!!! Ingredients:
2 cups warm water |
1 tablespoon yeast |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon sugar |
2 teaspoons salt |
5 -5 1/2 cups bread flour (or regular all-purpose flour, possibly with a couple of handfuls of vital wheat gluten mixed in) |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and sugar in large bowl; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes).
2. Add salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cups flour to make a stiff dough.
4. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
5. Place in oiled bowl, turn dough to coat all sides, cover and let rise until doubled (about 3- 4 hours).
6. Punch down and divide in half.
7. Shape dough into two loaves.
8. Grease loaf pans or large cookie sheet.
9. Place loaves in pan and cut diagonal gashes on top of each loaf (I use scissors).
10. Cover and let rise until doubled (about another hour or two).
11. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
12. Note: You can sprinkle or spray water on the loaves during baking (or put a pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven during baking) if you want a really crunchy crust.
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