This recipe for Easy Glass Dish Bread brings the warmth and comfort of homemade baking to your kitchen. It’s a straightforward process that results in a bread with a crispy crust and a fluffy interior, perfect for any meal of the day.
Why You’ll Love This: The recipe is foolproof and requires no special equipment, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. The simple pleasure of a homemade loaf, fresh from the oven, is unmatched for its taste and the cozy atmosphere it brings to your home.
Perfect for: This bread is a fantastic choice for those who are new to bread-making or anyone looking for a quick and satisfying baking project. Serve it with dinner, use it for sandwiches, or simply enjoy it with a spread of butter.
Ingredients:
4 cups flour
1.5 cups water
1 teaspoon yeast
1 level teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Dissolve the yeast in half a cup of warm water and let it activate.
In a large bowl, make a well in the center of the flour.
Pour the yeast mixture and the rest of the water into the well.
Sprinkle salt around the outer edge of the flour and start kneading to combine all the ingredients into a dough.
Knead for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
Let the dough rise until it doubles, which should take about 90 minutes. Halfway through, fold the dough to help develop the gluten.
After the first rise, divide the dough in two if you wish to make smaller loaves.
Shape the dough, ensuring it’s tightly folded for the best structure.
Allow it to rise again in the baking dish until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to its highest setting, typically around 230°C (446°F) or 250°C (482°F).
Heat the glass baking dish for 10 minutes.
Place the dough in the hot baking dish, make a few slashes on the top, and quickly cover it with a lid or another dish to trap steam.
Bake for 15 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and continue baking until the crust is golden brown.
Note: You can also bake this bread on any baking tray if you don’t have a glass dish. Just follow the same steps, and perhaps add a separate tray of water in the oven to create steam for a crispy crust.
Enjoy your freshly baked Easy Glass Dish Bread, and revel in the simple joy of homemade goodness!
