Procedure Text : Make Bread Without a Bread Machine

Education English | Procedure Text : Make Bread Without a Bread Machine | You will need :

• 2 tbs yeast
• 2 cups host-ish * water
• 5 cups bread flour (2 for the sponge and 3 for later)
• 2 tbs sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbs oil

*) hot ish means between 95 and 115 degrees F

Instruction :

-Start by mixing the hot water and the flour. Then add the sugar, oil, yeast and salt

Let this sit for about 8 or 10 minutes . Assuming your water was hot enough it should be rive and bubbly

-Add some 3 more cups of flour, It really depends on the humidity and how exact the measurements are in the sponge step.

Once it gets too tough to stir, flip it onto a clean floured surface . Now knead away adding flour as you do so.

Knead the dough for 8 or 9 minutes, when you finish this part put it back in the bowl and cover it with a slightly damp towel.

-Let it rise

Let the dough rise in  a warm place for about 45 minutes to an hour. The dough should be about doubled in size by the time it's finished,

-Device the dough

Punch the dough down then divide into 3 parts. Spray the pans and put the dough in, Let it rise again in the pans (covered)

-Back the dough

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and put the loaves in. Bake them for about 25 minutes, the quick read thermometer should read between 180 and 190 degrees. Pull the loaves out and place them on their side on a rack, after a few seconds slide them out of the pans and onto the rack. Let them cool.

-Enjoy it.

You can add nuts, roll it our and add cinnamon and raisins for cinnamon-swirl bread, add your favorite spices etc. Add sweet potatoes , chunks of cheese, pieces of ham or whatever suites you. Be creative ! It's your recipe to experiment with and make your own, have fun with it.

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