Traditional Recipe for Homemade Bread

Start the yeast:

In a big bowl, mix together warm water (370 ml) and dry yeast (10 g). Gently mix and leave it for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is completely dissolved and bubbly.
Make the dough:
Put 500 grams of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt into the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until a lumpy dough is created.
Work the dough.
Move the dough to a surface with a little flour and work it with your hands for 8-10 minutes until it is soft and stretchy. If the dough is too wet, put in a bit more flour, one spoonful at a time.

Beginning:

Put the dough in a clean bowl with a little oil, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it sit in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
Form the dough into the desired shape.
Press the dough that has risen to let out any air bubbles. Form the dough into a loaf or the shape you want, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a greased loaf pan.

Second Growth:

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