Yeast in powder form: 2 tablespoons (10 g)
Flour: 4 cups (500 g)
Salt: 1 tsp
Préparations :
Make the Yeast Work:In a big bowl, mix together lukewarm water (370 ml) and dry yeast (10 g). Stir softly and leave it for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is completely dissolved and bubbly.Make the dough:Put 500 grams of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt into the yeast mixture.
Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until a lumpy dough is made.Work the dough by kneading it.Move the dough to a surface with a little flour and work it by hand for 8-10 minutes until it is soft and stretchy. If the dough is too wet, put in a bit more flour, one spoonful at a time.
Beginning:Put the dough in a clean bowl with a little oil, cover it with a wet cloth, and leave it in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.Form the dough.Press the dough that has risen to remove any air bubbles.
Form the dough into a loaf or the shape you want, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a loaf pan that has been greased.Second Rise: A New BeginningCover the dough with a cloth and let it grow for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
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