Bread 101

A quick and simple recipe to make bread.

Posted by Cat Morley

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Why not try adding raisins or nuts to the recipe to make different types of bread.

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You Will Need (11 things)

  • 2 cup Flour , Any Kind
  • Spoon
  • Oven
  • Measuring Jug
  • Cling Film
  • Mixing Bowl(s)
  • 2 tsp Margarine
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 cup Warm Water
  • 2 tsp Yeast

Steps (9 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Mix together the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Rub the margarine in to the mixture with your fingers.

  3. 3

    Stir the yeast in to the mixture.

  4. 4

    Create a small well in the middle of your mixture.

  5. 5

    Pour the warm water in to the well and mix it all together until it forms a thick dough.

  6. 6

    Place the dough on to a floured surface and nead it for a few minutes until it becomes soft and consistent. Sprinkle on more flour if the dough is still to sticky.

  7. 7

    Make the dough in to a the shape you want and place on to a greased baking pan.

  8. 8

    Cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for half an hour.

  9. 9

    When the dough has risen to about double it's size place in an oven set to 450˚F. Leave for about 25-30 minutes until the dough turns in to a nice golden bread.