To prepare a delicious and aromatic bread, start by gathering the essential ingredients: flour, salt, sugar, yeast, and olive oil. These ingredients will create the perfect base for homemade bread. In a large bowl, add the flour and sugar, gently mixing them with a spatula. Make sure the salt is kept away from the yeast, as the latter can be inhibited by salt, thus affecting the rising process.
Once the ingredients are well mixed, start adding water gradually. It is important to add water in small amounts to control the dough's texture. Use your hands to combine the ingredients, mixing for 1-2 minutes. You will notice that the dough becomes soft and slightly sticky at first. Depending on the ambient humidity and the type of flour used, you may need to add a little more flour or water to achieve the desired consistency.
Once the dough has started to form, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Here, knead the dough for about 5 minutes to develop its gluten, which will give the bread an airy texture. After kneading, shape the dough into a round form with your palms. It is important to cover the dough with a bowl to protect it from drafts and allow it to rise in a warm place for about an hour.
After it has risen, place the dough back on the work surface and knead it a little to give it a round shape. Now, transfer the dough to a prepared baking tray, covering it again with a bowl. Let it rise in the tray for an hour while the oven preheats to 230 degrees Celsius.
When the dough is ready, cut out pieces of parchment paper and place them on the surface of the dough. Sprinkle a little flour on top and cut the dough according to your preferences to create beautiful patterns. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, bake the bread for 35 minutes, until it becomes golden and crispy. After baking, let the bread cool on a rack to allow the steam to escape and achieve a perfect crust. Enjoy the freshly baked bread, either plain or with butter or jam, and savor its unmistakable aroma and taste!
Once the ingredients are well mixed, start adding water gradually. It is important to add water in small amounts to control the dough's texture. Use your hands to combine the ingredients, mixing for 1-2 minutes. You will notice that the dough becomes soft and slightly sticky at first. Depending on the ambient humidity and the type of flour used, you may need to add a little more flour or water to achieve the desired consistency.
Once the dough has started to form, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Here, knead the dough for about 5 minutes to develop its gluten, which will give the bread an airy texture. After kneading, shape the dough into a round form with your palms. It is important to cover the dough with a bowl to protect it from drafts and allow it to rise in a warm place for about an hour.
After it has risen, place the dough back on the work surface and knead it a little to give it a round shape. Now, transfer the dough to a prepared baking tray, covering it again with a bowl. Let it rise in the tray for an hour while the oven preheats to 230 degrees Celsius.
When the dough is ready, cut out pieces of parchment paper and place them on the surface of the dough. Sprinkle a little flour on top and cut the dough according to your preferences to create beautiful patterns. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, bake the bread for 35 minutes, until it becomes golden and crispy. After baking, let the bread cool on a rack to allow the steam to escape and achieve a perfect crust. Enjoy the freshly baked bread, either plain or with butter or jam, and savor its unmistakable aroma and taste!
Ingredients
- 485 g white flour 000 freshly sifted - 10 g fine sea salt - 15 g freshly sifted powdered sugar - 315 ml lukewarm water - 60 ml olive oil - 7 g dry yeast - oil for preparing the baking tray / non-stick baking foil