The perfect recipe for soft, homemade sandwich bread.

★Ingredients

2 ½ cups (320 g) bread flour

¼ cup (60 g) plain yogurt

⅔ cup (160 ml) water (lukewarm)

1 tsp (3 g) fresh yeast or ½ tsp (2 g) dry yeast

A pinch of sugar (optional, to help activate the yeast)

1 tsp (6 g) salt

1 tbsp vegetable oil

★Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast:

In a small bowl, mix the lukewarm water with the yeast and a pinch of sugar (optional). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

  1. Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and salt.

Add the activated yeast mixture, yogurt, and vegetable oil.

Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms.

  1. Knead the Dough:

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this step.

  1. First Rise:

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.

  1. Shape the Dough:

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Shape it into a loaf by folding and tucking the edges.

Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan.

  1. Second Rise:

Cover the loaf with a damp cloth again and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes until it reaches just above the edge of the loaf pan.

  1. Bake the Bread:

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

  1. Cool and Serve:

Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Enjoy!

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