Simple recipe with a little secret to make it as fluffy as a cloud!
Ingredients:
4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (10g) salt
2 teaspoons (10g) sugar
1 ½ tablespoons (15g) dry yeast (or 2 tablespoons/30g fresh yeast)
1 ½ cups (350ml) warm water (about 98°F or 37°C)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for greasing)
Instructions:
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.
Add Yeast:
Add the dry (or fresh) yeast to the dry ingredient mixture and mix well.
Incorporate Warm Water:
Gradually pour in the warm water while stirring with a spoon or spatula until a sticky, homogeneous dough forms.
Knead the Dough:
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly springy to the touch.
First Rise:
Place the dough in a lightly oiled glass bowl, turning it to coat it evenly with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Shape the Dough:
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Divide it into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a French bread loaf by elongating and rounding the edges.
Second Rise:
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