Homemade Loaf of Bread
Servings: 35 slices
Ingredients
Yeast Mixture
- 2 packets instant dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water, 105-110F
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
Dough Mixture
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 5-6 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and sugar. Give it a quick mix and set aside until activated and foamy.
- In a large bowl combine 2 cups hot water, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, salt, and oil. Add about 4 cups of flour to the mixture and stir.
- Add the yeast mixture to the dough and mix with a wooden spoon. Gradually add 1-2 more cups of flour as needed until the dough comes together but is still very sticky. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rise until doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide dough into 2. Roll out each piece on a floured surface into the length desired then roll up lengthwise like a swiss roll. Dust flour on working surface and rolling pin if the dough is sticky to work with.
- After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any air bubbles. Transfer it onto a floured surface and shape it into a loaf. You can also divide the dough into smaller portions for individual bread rolls.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place loaves on a greased sheet and slash the top of the loaves evenly couple of inches. Allow to rise for another 20-30 minutes.
- Whisk the egg white and brush over the top of loaves. Transfer loaves into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. If the top of bread is getting dark, cover with aluminum foil but that should not happen until the last 10 minutes or so.