Basic Homemade Bread

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients
 
2 1/2 cups (250 gms.) plain flour
3 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry yeastor
2 tsp. fresh yeast
3 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk water to knead
 
Method
 
Warm 1/2 cup water and milk together.
Add sugar and yeast.
Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes.
When yeast is fully dissolved and frothy, it is ready to use.
Mix salt and flour in a large bowl.
Add 1 tbsp. oil making a well in centre.
Add frothy yeast mixture to flour.
Knead into a very soft dough.
Knead for 5-7 minutes, till it is not sticky.
Grease a large bowl, place dough in it, cover and keep aside for 1 – 1 1/2 hours.
Grease palms, punch dough for 3-4 minutes.
Grease baking sheet or bread tin well.
Using remaining oil, shape dough in desire shapes.
Keep aside covered, to rest for 1 hour.
Bake in preheated oven at 200C for 15 minutes or till golden.
Just 1 or 2 minutes prior to removing, brush with a little milk.
Allow to cool a bit, before transfering to racks for cooling well.
Cut into slices or as desired.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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