Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Bread

Since I started cooking, I have always wanted to make a simple bread. It is a must on my every week's shopping list. I was always curious to know as to what ingredients goes in to it. Well, its a simple recipe but it could easily go wrong if proper attention is not given. Normally bread is made with all purpose flour but I made mine with wheat flour (to make it a little more healthy). My final product came well except that it has a few cracks in between, but nevertheless it tasted great.

Ingredients:

Wheat flour - 2 cups
Warm water - 3/4 cup
Sugar - 1 1/2 tbsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Yeast - 1 tbsp
egg - 1
Butter - 2 tbsp

Procedure:
  1. Add flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a food processor and mix it well for 10 seconds.
  2. Add egg and butter and mix for few more seconds. Keep mixing the flour mixture and slowly add the warm water. 
  3. Mix the above for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the bowl and place it on another bowl which is lightly dusted with flour. Let is rest for 1 hour. 
  4. Press the dough slightly to remove the air from it. Roll it in to the shape of the bread. 
  5. Slightly butter the backing pan and place the bread dough in it. 
  6. Let it rest for 2 to 3 hours. Bake it in the oven at 325 F for about 30 mins. (since different ovens work different ways keep an eye on the bread and remove it once it turns light brown all over)
Enjoy with some jam or any spread!!!


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