HOW TO SLICE HOMEMADE BREAD RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
• Stir in the water, olive oil, and lemon juice until a sticky dough forms.
• Set the dough on a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth.
• Shape the dough as desired and score the top with a lightly-floured knife.
• Set the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes at 400F.