Country White Bread
By: Maria Kollision
Published: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 10:01pm

Ingredients




1 package dry yeast
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons white sugar, divided
3 1/2 cups white flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

1 In a 2-cup Pyrex measure, stir together the yeast, 1/2 cup of warm water, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, and 1/2 cup of the flour. 2 In a large bowl, measure out 2 1/2 cups of flour, and pour the yeast mixture over this flour. Do not stir. 3 Cover the bowl with a dish towel, and set it in a warm place to rest for 45 minutes. 4 After this rest period, add 3/4 cups of cold water, the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the salt. Mix well, until all ingredients are incorporated. 5 Knead this dough for 10-15 minutes by hand, adding flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and stretchy. If you have a stand mixer, use the dough hook and knead for 8-10 minutes. 6 Turn the dough into a greased bowl, and turn it over. The top and bottom of the dough ball should be well greased. 7 Cover the bowl with a damp dish towel, and set it in a warm place to rise until double, approximately 1 hour. 8 Punch down the risen dough, and knead it by hand for 1-2 minutes. 9 Shape the dough into 1 or 2 round loaves. 10 Place the loaf or loaves on a generously floured baking sheet, and sprinkle the top(s) with flour. 11 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 12 Cover the bread with a dish towel, and allow it to rise until double, approximately 30 minutes. 13 Bake for 35 minutes if you have made a single loaf, 25 minutes for two smaller loaves, or until the bread is golden brown.

About

This recipe has four ingredients, and a great flavor. Perfect for the budding baker.
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