When you’re ready to make bread at home, you will need one important tool to get the perfect loaf – a proofing basket. This guide will help you understand how to use a proofing basket correctly, so you can make the perfect bread every time. You’ll learn how to prepare your proofing basket and how to use it with your dough, plus helpful hints to achieve the best results. With the help of this guide, you can finally make the perfect loaf of bread every time!
Ingredients used:
For 1 people
- 1.5 cups - Water
- 3 tablespoons - Olive oil
- 4 teaspoons - Sugar
- 4 cups - Bread flour
- 2 teaspoons - Yeast
Recipe steps:
- Place all ingredients in the bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select dark crust setting and French bread cycle (or standard). Press start.
- Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if your machine sounds as if it is straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.
- After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool for 1 hour before slicing.
Using a proofing basket is a great way to make perfect bread every time. You’ll need to learn how to properly prepare and use the proofing basket, and this guide has provided all of the instructions you need to get started. With some practice and following the tips in this guide, you’ll be able to make the perfect loaf of bread every time!
