Authentic Italian Bread

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Authentic Italian Bread

 

Ingredients

For the Starter:

    • Warm Water: 100 ml
      • Purpose: Activates the yeast, providing the necessary environment for the fermentation process.
    • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
      • Purpose: Feeds the yeast, helping it to activate quickly.
    • Dry Yeast: 8 g
        • Purpose: The key ingredient for leavening, giving the bread its rise and airy texture.

       

    • Wheat Flour: 3 tablespoons (full)
      • Purpose: Provides structure to the starter, creating a smooth base for the dough.

For the Dough:

    • Wheat Flour: 500 g (sifted)
      • Purpose: The main component of the dough, providing the necessary gluten structure for the bread.
    • Salt: 1.5 teaspoons
        • Purpose: Enhances the flavor of the bread and strengthens the gluten network.

       

    • Warm Water: 350 ml
      • Purpose: Hydrates the flour, helping to form the dough and activate the yeast.
  • Vegetable Oil: 30 ml
    • Purpose: Adds moisture and helps achieve a soft crumb in the finished bread.

Instructions

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