White Bread, with a Proofing Time of Only Half an Hour

The flour is sifted twice, an essential process that helps to aerate it and achieve a fine texture. Then, using a fork or a whisk, also known as grandma's whisk, the flour is mixed well with salt, sugar, and yeast, so that the ingredients combine perfectly. This mixture is the foundation for obtaining a fluffy and tasty bread.

Next, warm water, milk, and oil are measured, all of these ingredients being essential to provide moisture and flavor to the dough. They are put together in a glass and added on top of the flour. It is important to keep in mind that, depending on the type of flour used, as well as the humidity in the air, you may need more or less liquid. Therefore, it is good to add liquid gradually, observing the consistency of the dough.

To activate the yeast, the glass is placed in the microwave and heated for a few seconds (about 40 seconds is enough to achieve an optimal temperature). Then, it is taken out of the microwave, and everything is mixed well with the fork. When the dough becomes harder to mix, it is turned out onto the work surface. Here, it is kneaded well, gradually adding water if needed, until a soft and elastic dough is obtained.

After the dough is properly kneaded, it is rolled out into a sheet about 1 cm thick. It is carefully rolled, keeping in mind that at each roll it is sprinkled to stick. After the roll is finished, the dough is shaped into a loaf and placed in an oiled baking tray.

An important step follows: preheating the oven. It is set to a temperature of 350 F (180 C) and left to heat for 2 minutes, after which it is turned off. The bread is covered with aluminum foil and placed in the warm oven for half an hour. This process allows the dough to rise beautifully, becoming fluffy.

After 30 minutes, the oven is reheated to a higher temperature without removing the bread from inside. It is baked until it turns golden and the crust is crispy. Once removed from the oven, it can be brushed with water to soften the crust or left as is to maintain the crispy texture. After cooling on a rack, the bread is ready to serve. It pairs perfectly with bacon, green onions, and a piece of telemea cheese, creating a delicious and savory combination, perfect for a family meal or a snack among friends.