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    4-Ingredient Soft Bread - Anyone Can Make

    4-Ingredient Soft Bread - Anyone Can Make

    Honestly, this bread is a winner! Nice and soft inside, crispy outside, and so fun to make. Just 4 ingredients and the stretch-and-fold technique create amazing bread anyone can bake.

    4-Ingredient Soft Bread - Anyone Can Make

    Ingredients

    • 220 ml water
    • 3 g fresh yeast(or 2 g dry yeast)
    • 320 g bread flour
    • 6 g salt

    Instructions

    1. 1
      Mix 220 ml water with 3 g fresh yeast (or 2 g dry yeast) until dissolved.
    2. 2
      Add 320 g bread flour and 6 g salt. Mix until no dry flour remains—just mix, no kneading needed.
    3. 3
      Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:First Rest (30:00)
    4. 4
      With a wet hand, stretch all 4 sides of the dough to the center, then lift and slap it back.
    5. 5
      Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Second Rest (30:00)
    6. 6
      Repeat stretch-and-fold. The dough is now much more elastic.
    7. 7
      Let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
      Timer Available:Bulk Rise (2:00:00)
    8. 8
      Turn out the dough and divide into 4 equal parts.
    9. 9
      Pre-shape each piece into a ball and let rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
      Timer Available:Bench Rest (10:00)
    10. 10
      Final-shape: flatten gently, roll lengthwise into a ball, and seal the edge by rubbing against the work surface.
    11. 11
      Roll each piece into a longer shape with your palm and place on the baking tray, sealing well.
    12. 12
      Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Final Proof (30:00)
    13. 13
      Lightly dust with flour and score with a sharp blade to help them expand nicely.
    14. 14
      Sprinkle a few drops of water around the bread for steam, cover with another tray, and bake at 220°C for 20 minutes.
      Timer Available:Covered Bake (20:00)
    15. 15
      Remove the top tray and bake 10 more minutes until golden and crispy.
      Timer Available:Final Bake (10:00)
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