Basic High-Altitude Bread

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Description

Very easy bread recipe that I use for sandwich bread, pizza dough, and even naan! I live in Colorado Springs at an altitude of about 5,500 feet. This recipe works really well for me.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • ΒΌ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine water and yeast and let sit until foamy
  2. about 10 minutes.
  3. Combine flour
  4. coconut oil
  5. sugar
  6. salt
  7. and yeast mixture in a bowl. Knead until silky-smooth
  8. about 15 minutes. Place dough in a large
  9. lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume
  10. about 1 hour.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  12. Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume
  13. about 30 minutes.
  14. Uncover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes for an Italian-style loaf or 45 minutes for a sandwich-style bread.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 8

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