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How to Make Bread

Bread is a staple food that is part of the diet of many people, consumed either for breakfast or as a snack. So, we are going to learn this simple recipe step by step.
Prep Time1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Breads
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: bread, homemade bread
Servings: 7
Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups of flour.
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  • 1 packet of instant yeast.
  • ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • ½ cup of water.
  • 2 tablespoons of milk.
  • 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Mozzarella Cheese optional.
  • 1 beaten egg.

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Heat the milk, water, and butter and add it to the flour mixture. Mix well.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead for about 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 7 equal parts and shape into balls. Work one ball at a time, keeping the rest covered with plastic.
  • Flatten the piece of dough with a rolling pin until it is thin.
  • And we will start wrapping the dough firmly and pressing the edges to seal. If you wish to fill the bread with cheese, you can place a piece on top of the dough and roll to cover.
  • Once the bread is made, place it on a baking sheet. Cover them and let them rise until they double in size (ideally in a warm place for approximately 60 minutes.
  • Then brush the bread with beaten egg and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for at least about 20 minutes or until golden.
  • After this time, remove the bread from the oven. (If you wish, you can brush with additional melted butter) Serve hot.

Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg