A TikTok user known as Alexandra’s kitchen (@alexandraskitchen) has let baking enthusiasts in on her secret recipe for a simple loaf of bread.
She claimed that the result is a delicious loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches, which she refers to as “peasant loaf”.
The straightforward method requires just a few basic ingredients and absolutely no need for complex kneading or bakery skills.
Sharing the recipe on her TikTok profile, Alexandra enthused: “If you love sandwiches and toast, you should try making my peasant bread in a loaf pan.”
She added that the recipe was passed down by her mother and is ideal for those who enjoy a morning slice of toast.
Method
Essential equipment includes a standard-sized loaf tin, a large mixing bowl and two forks, so find these before making a start on the dough.
Next, combine the flour, salt, sugar and yeast in your bowl, then gradually add the water while stirring until the dough takes shape.
Leave covered in a warm spot to prove for two hours. Take the two forks and use them to gently de-stick the dough from the sides of the bowl and then knead it into a rough ball.
Pour the olive oil over the dough, covering all areas before preheating the oven to 190C and bake for 45 minutes.
When the bread is cooked, remove it from the oven and tip it onto a cooling rack. Hold off slicing your finished loaf for around half an hour to let it fully cool.
The recipe was a hit with fellow TikTok users, one of whom proclaimed: “I’ve stopped buying bread and just make this every week. It’s the best-tasting bread. Super easy. And my kids love it.”
Another chimed in the comments: “I tried three bread recipes and yours was the only success. This was so easy. Thank you.”
A third said: “I did this today. Let rise for at least 3 hours in bowl then another 2 in pan. 35 min. It was perfect for me.”
