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Beginner's Hard Red Spring Wheat Bread

This beginner-friendly recipe highlights the robust flavor and high protein content of Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour. Perfect for first-time bakers, this recipe produces a hearty, wholesome loaf with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Bread
Cuisine Baking
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour Stone mill ground
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups warm water Approximately 110°F
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
  • Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm environment (e.g., a kitchen counter in a room around 70-75°F or inside an oven with just the light on) for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
  • Let the dough rise again for 30 minutes in the same warm environment. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bake the bread for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For added flavor, brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds before baking. This recipe is beginner-friendly and showcases the nutty flavor profile of Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3g
Keyword Beginner-friendly, Hard Red Spring Wheat, Homemade bread
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