Allan's Bread

Discover the joy of homemade baking with Allan's Bread, a simple yet incredibly satisfying recipe that yields a soft, golden loaf with a beautifully crisp crust. This beginner-friendly bread is made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, ensuring a perfect balance of flavor and texture. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep time and straightforward kneading and proofing techniques, you'll create a loaf that's ideal for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying fresh with a smear of butter. The recipe's detailed step-by-step instructions guide you through creating a perfectly risen dough and achieving bakery-level results at home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, Allan's Bread promises to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Perfect for family meals or making any ordinary day feel special!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 325 milliliters Warm water
• 10 grams Granulated sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 30 milliliters Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Let this sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well to distribute the salt evenly.

Step 3

Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this step.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat the surface with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and transfer it back to the floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf by flattening it into a rectangle, folding the edges inward, and rolling it tightly.

Step 7

Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover it again with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until it has risen slightly above the edge of the loaf pan.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once preheated, bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(885.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2134.7

Total Fat 33.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3945.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 54.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 70.3mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 677.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.4%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 75.2%