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Small Bread Loaf

This Small Bread Loaf recipe is properly proportioned for serving 2 or 3 people along with a meal. Although simple, this bread recipe is certified tasty! It will satisfy your craving for a classic bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 1 small loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (4 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (6 grams)
  • cups warm wather (150 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (4 grams)
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour (200 grams)

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flouryeast, sugar, and salt. Make sure the salt does not come into contact with the yeast until well mixed.
  • To the dry mixture, add warm water. Mix until uniform throughout. The dough will be sticky.
  • Cover the bowl and let proof for at least 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  • Oil the inside of your dutch oven (or baking vessel).
  • Remove the risen dough from the bowl and shape it. You can do this on a floured work surface or with your hands like I do in my video. You can choose to punch down the dough or not depending on if you want large air pockets in your bread. I suggest pulling at the edges of the dough and tucking underneath to create a smooth mound.
  • Once shaped, cover and let the dough proof once more for 30 minutes
  • Preheat the oven to 450F and bake with the lid on for 22 minutes.
  • Remove the lid of the dutch oven and bake for 8 minutes or until you reach your desired bread color.
  • Remove the dutch oven (baking vessel) from the oven and let it and the bread cool.
  • After the dutch oven has cooled, Remove the bread and let that cool (if needed) before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!