Bread Dough Recipe
European · Bread · 50 min total
A simple, versatile bread dough that yields soft, fluffy loaves or rolls. Perfect for beginners and adaptable for various bread recipes.
20
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
12
servings
servings
150
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, divide in half for loaves or shape into rolls. Place in greased loaf pans or on a baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake loaves for 25-30 minutes or rolls for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.
Tips
- For a crustier crust, place a pan of hot water on the bottom oven rack during baking.
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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