Basic Yeast Bread
This is a basic recipe for a yeast dough which you can make into a loaf, rolls or as a base for focaccia.
Ingredients
Serves: 12
- 7g dried active baking yeast
- 250ml warm water (45 degrees C)
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 345g plain flour
Directions
Preparation:20min ›
Cook:25min ›
Extra time:1hour40min rising ›
Ready in:2hours25min
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy and frothy; about 10 minutes. Lightly grease two baking trays.
- In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the sugar, salt, oil and 125g of flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 70g at a time, beating well after each addition.
- When a ball of dough has formed turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic; about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form into rolls. Place the rolls on prepared baking trays. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and rolls sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Place on a wire rack to cool.
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Reviews (4)
Something else. The key is to ensure the yeast is not dissolved in hot water - as mentioned 45 deg is about all you want!! - Be patient, rising times are approx. but this recipe works great!!! - 23 Jul 2009
Yeast needs food for it to foam up, where is the salt or sugar in first step - 17 Feb 2012
This is the best bread recipe I have come across so far, I did change the sugar from caster to plain sugar though. I found it very easy to make, and the bread was just right, didnt smell of yeast as many other breads do. I would recommend this recipe to anyone. - 26 Jul 2013
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