I really enjoy bread!!   Dipping bread in olive oil and balsamic vinegar gives me so much joy.   It makes an effortless simple snack.   Toast with a good quality jam is a very satisfying breakfast.

This is a basic bread recipe, it has some density and a neutral flavor.   It is good for toast, dipping, paninis or thinly sliced for sandwiches.   This recipe is vegetarian, it is non-dairy.   Dairy is present in several bread recipes and can be substituted in most recipes.   Some bread recipes like this one, does not need any dairy or a substitute. &nbsp I like to make this bread free form or in a loaf pan.

This bread recipe is very easy and requires very little effort.   If you do not use a stand mixer, it requires about 15 minutes of constant manual labor.

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I use a stand mixer for this recipe. Start by combining the dry ingredients in the stand mixer mixing bowl.   Equip the dough hook to the stand mixer.   Turn on the stand mixer on the lowest setting.   The recipe calls for warm water, heat cool water in the microwave for 80 seconds.   Slowly add the water to the dry ingredients until the flour is combined into a dough.   Turn the mixer speed to the forth setting to kneed the dough.

Dough consistency

The dough consistency should like this

Rest the dough

Dust a large bowl with flour and place the dough in the bowl.   Cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap, loose not tight.   The dough needs room to expand.   Let the dough raise for 45 minutes.

Raised Dough

The dough will double in size.

Prepare the baking sheet

Dust your baking stone or sheet with flour.   Place the dough on the baking stone or sheet.

Cut the dough in half

Cut the dough in half.   This will make two loaves of bread and allow it to cook evenly.

Shape the dough

Let the dough rest on the backing stone or sheet.   Evenly space the two pieces of dough, allowing even cooking.   The dough will rise again.   It is important to do this on the baking vessel, it will stop the prevent dough deflation. 7nbsp; Cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap, loose not tight.

Raised dough loaves

The bread has raised again. &nbsp Be carefully moving it and set it down gently to avoid dough deflation.

Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees.   Gently place the baking stone or sheet into the oven.   Bake for 38 minutes.

Fresh Baked Bread

Remove the baking stone or sheet from the oven.   Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes.

Slice the bread

For best results, slice the bread on a cutting board.   It will provide a stable surface.

Mmm… Bread

What are you waiting for??   Let’s make bread!!