Quick traditional bread

Traditional Quick Bread – a simple and healthy recipe

Do you want to experience the joy of baking fresh bread in the comfort of your home? This traditional quick bread recipe is exactly what you are looking for! With just a few ingredients and a bread machine, you will create a delicious final product, healthier than store-bought bread, with an inviting aroma that will fill your entire house.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Number of servings: 10

Necessary ingredients:
- 640 g high-quality white flour
- 4 teaspoons of dry yeast
- 1 and a half teaspoons of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2 teaspoons of sunflower oil
- 400 ml lukewarm water

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Make sure you have all the ingredients at hand. The white flour will provide a fluffy texture, and the dry yeast is perfect for achieving well-risen bread. Use lukewarm water to activate the yeast, but avoid adding it directly in contact with it.

2. Order of ingredients: It is essential to respect the order in which you add the ingredients to the bread machine’s pan. Start with 400 ml of lukewarm water, then add 2 teaspoons of sunflower oil. This oil will help achieve a crispy crust. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to enhance the flavor, followed by 1 and a half teaspoons of sugar, which will activate the yeast. Finally, add the 640 g of white flour and, at the end, sprinkle the 4 teaspoons of dry yeast.

3. Setting the bread machine: Place the pan in the bread machine, select the weight of 1000 g (1 kg) and the desired browning level, if your machine allows these adjustments. Then press the start button.

4. Waiting: Now, you just have to wait. After about 1 hour and 10 minutes, you will have a delicious bread ready to serve.

Practical tips:
- Check the flour: Use high-quality flour, ideally for bread, for the best results. If you want a whole grain version, you can mix white flour with whole grain flour, but you will need to adjust the amount of water.
- Experiment with flavors: You can add various ingredients to the dough, such as dried herbs, sesame seeds, or sunflower seeds, to give it extra flavor.
- Serving: This bread is versatile. You can enjoy it plain, with a drizzle of olive oil, or use it for delicious sandwiches. It’s also perfect toasted, with butter or jam, for a savory breakfast.

Personal suggestion: Try pairing this bread with a warm soup or a platter of cheeses and cold cuts for a special meal. The flavors will complement each other perfectly, and the fresh bread will be the star of the table.

With this simple traditional quick bread recipe, you will find that baking bread at home can be not only easy but also very enjoyable. Enjoy every slice!

 Ingredients: 640 g white flour, 4 teaspoons of dry yeast, 1 and a half teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of sunflower oil, 400 ml water

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