pockets of
dry flour remain.
The dough will be soft and sticky, and that is exactly what you want. There is no need to knead it until smooth.
A wetter dough helps create the soft, tender texture that makes this bread so good for sandwiches.
Step 3: Let the Dough Rise
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel, plastic wrap, or a lid.
Place it in a warm, draft-free area and allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour, or until roughly doubled in size.
Rise time
pockets of
dry flour remain.
The dough will be soft and sticky, and that is exactly what you want. There is no need to knead it until smooth.
A wetter dough helps create the soft, tender texture that makes this bread so good for sandwiches.
Step 3: Let the Dough Rise
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel, plastic wrap, or a lid.
Place it in a warm, draft-free area and allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour, or until roughly doubled in size.
Rise time
can vary depending
on the temperature of your kitchen, so look at the dough rather than relying only on the clock.
The first rise develops the soft structure of the bread, but the second rise is what helps give the finished loaf its light, fluffy shape.
Step 4: Transfer the Dough to the Pan
Lightly grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Use a spatula to gently scrape the risen dough into the prepared pan.
Because this is a very soft dough, you do not need
