Q: Can I use instant yeast instead of fresh yeast for this recipe? A: Yes, you can use instant yeast. The conversion is typically 1:3, so for 9 grams of fresh yeast, use about 3 grams of instant yeast.
Q: What is the purpose of the ‘resting’ step in the recipe? A: Resting allows the gluten in the dough to relax, making it easier to shape and contributing to a better texture in the final bread.
Q: Can I make this recipe without a kitchen machine? A: Yes, you can mix and knead the dough by hand, although it might require more time and effort.
Basic White Toast Bread
Notes
Ingredients:
- High-gluten flour: 250g
- Milk powder: 8g
- Salt: 4g
- Sugar: 25g
- Fresh yeast: 9g
- Water: 170g
- Butter: 25g
- Mix all ingredients except butter in a kitchen machine until the dough reaches a rough membrane texture.
- Add softened butter, mix at low speed, then increase to high speed and continue until a thin membrane forms.
- Ensure the dough temperature does not exceed 28°C.
- Allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts.
- Roll each part into a tongue shape.
- Roll up the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Flatten and roll into a long rectangle.
- Turn over and roll up.
- Place rolls in the same direction into a toast mold.
- Let the dough rise again until it is 80% full, then cover with a lid.
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (top) and 180°C (bottom) for 10 minutes, then bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven, shake lightly to release air, and demold.
- Slice the bread.
- Observe the shiny texture of the bread.
- Perfect for making sandwiches.
- Combine with your favorite eggs, vegetables, and lunch meats.
- Enjoy your delicious toast!
- Calories: Varies depending on serving size and ingredients.
- Rich in carbohydrates and proteins.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from milk powder and yeast.
