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Chef Rudo Kandiero
This easy, foolproof recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
With just a few pantry staples, you can fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fresh, bakery-quality bread.
These two soft, golden loaves are perfect for morning toast, hearty sandwiches or simply enjoying warm with a pat of butter.
Simple, satisfying and completely delicious — there is truly nothing quite like the taste of homemade bread straight from the oven.
Ingredients
Two cups warm milk;
Two-thirds cup sugar;
One-and-half tablespoon active dry yeast;
One-and-half teaspoon salt;
Quarter cup oil;
Six cups bread flour
Method
1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar and yeast. Let the mixture sit for about five to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
2. Add the salt, oil and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for eight to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it and let it rise in a warm spot for about one hour or until doubled in size.
5. Punch the dough down, divide it into two equal portions and shape each into a loaf. Place each loaf into a greased bread pan.
6. Second rise: Cover the pans and let the dough rise again for 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped.
8. Remove from the pans immediately and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Tip: Ensure your milk is warm (about 105°F to 115°F) — if it is too hot, it will kill the yeast; if it is too cold, the dough will take much longer to rise.
Rudo Kandiero is a qualified chef with a diploma in food preparation and culinary arts, patisserie and food safety the HACCP WAY. She can be contacted on Facebook and Instagram (Rudo Kandiero)
