Essence of Bread

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Essence of Bread
90 min.
12
236kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of homemade bread with our recipe for "Essence of Bread." This simple yet satisfying bread is perfect for anyone looking to create a warm, comforting loaf in their own kitchen. With its vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free attributes, this recipe caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or family meals.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your home, inviting everyone to gather around the table. The process of making this bread is not only rewarding but also a wonderful way to connect with the art of baking. With just a handful of ingredients—bread flour, warm water, yeast, and salt—you can create a deliciously crusty exterior and a soft, airy interior that will leave your taste buds dancing.

In just 90 minutes, you can transform simple ingredients into a masterpiece that serves up to 12 people. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven, slathered with your favorite spread, or as the base for a hearty sandwich, this bread is sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s embark on this baking adventure together. Your kitchen is about to become the heart of your home with the Essence of Bread!

Ingredients

  • cups bread flour 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • 2.5 cups water (120 to 130 degrees F/50 degrees C)
  • 0.5 ounce yeast 
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to warm (about 110 degrees F/45 degrees C). Spray two 9x5 inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray, add just enough cornmeal to coat.
  2. In the bowl of an upright mixer, combine the flour, yeast and salt; stir well to combine.
  3. Pour in the water; mix until a stiff dough forms. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves.
  5. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. With very sharp knife, cut shallow slash in tops of loaves. Lightly dust loaves with flour, cover with towel, and put back in oven.
  6. Let rise until at least doubled, about 45 minutes.
  7. Remove loaves from oven, keep covered, and preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  8. Return uncovered loaves to preheated oven.
  9. Bake until golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped on the top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein14.03%
Fat4.76%
Carbs81.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.29
Glycemic Load
30.09
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.2295652825547%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.86kcal
11.79%
Fat:1.23g
1.89%
Saturated Fat:0.18g
1.14%
Carbohydrates:47.03g
15.68%
Net Carbohydrates:45.06g
16.38%
Sugar:0.22g
0.24%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:391.96mg
17.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.13g
16.26%
Selenium:25.01µg
35.72%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.52%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.33%
Folate:48.83µg
12.21%
Fiber:1.97g
7.9%
Phosphorus:71.9mg
7.19%
Copper:0.13mg
6.56%
Vitamin B3:1.14mg
5.71%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.08%
Magnesium:18.55mg
4.64%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.55%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.43%
Iron:0.64mg
3.56%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.53%
Potassium:79.23mg
2.26%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.71%
Calcium:11.55mg
1.15%
Source:Allrecipes