🛒 Ingredients

• 200g (1½ cups) bread flour (or all-purpose flour + 1 tbsp vital wheat gluten)

• ½ tsp instant yeast

• ½ tsp salt

• 120ml (½ cup) warm water (100-110°F/38-43°C)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for softer crust)

Optional add-ins:

• 1 tsp honey (helps yeast activate)

• 1 tbsp seeds (sunflower, sesame)

⚙️ Tools Used

• Knead blade – For perfect dough texture

• 16-cup bowl – Plenty of room for rising

• Parchment paper – Easy transfer to oven

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Mix Dough (2 minutes!)

1. Add flour, yeast, salt to processor → pulse 3x to mix.

2. With machine running, pour warm water (and honey if using) through feed tube.

3. Process 45 seconds until dough forms a ball (scrape sides if needed).

2️⃣ First Rise

• Transfer dough to oiled bowl, cover with damp cloth.

• Let rise 1 hour at room temp (or overnight in fridge for deeper flavor).

3️⃣ Shape & Final Rise

1. On floured surface, gently shape into a round loaf.

2. Place on parchment, cover → rise 30 mins while oven preheats.

4️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection

1. Preheat oven + baking sheet to 450°F (230°C).

2. Slash loaf top with sharp knife.

3. Bake 25 mins until deep golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

💡 Pro Tips

🌡️ Yeast check: Water should feel like warm bath water – too hot kills yeast.
🕒 No time? Skip second rise – just bake after shaping (denser but still tasty!).
🔥 Steam trick: Place ice cubes in tray below bread for extra crisp crust.

🌟 Why This Works
✅ No hand-kneading – Knead blade does the work
✅ Small batch – Perfect for 1-2 people
✅ Customizable – Add rosemary, cheese, or dried fruit

Serve with: Soup, olive oil + balsamic, or jam for breakfast!