Homemade bread
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Homemade white bread. Better to make it yourself than constantly overpay at the store. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Mix water, yeast, and sugar in a small pitcher, set aside for 5 minutes (until foamy). Pour flour into a large bowl. Add pieces of butter. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingers, add salt, and mix. Make a well in the center of the flour mound. Pour the yeast mixture into the well and stir. Sprinkle the surface of the table with flour. Knead the dough by hand for 15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour (until it rises).
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Step 2
Beat the dough, pressing with your fist. Knead for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 3
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 3 parts. Roll each piece into a 30 cm long, 3 cm wide sausage. Braid the rolled dough, place it on the baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
Mix egg yolk and milk in a small bowl. Brush the bread with the mixture using a pastry brush. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 180°C and continue baking for another 20 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven. Serve with butter.