Prepare the Dough:
Sift 500 g of plain flour into a large mixing bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 6 g of dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in 350 ml of kefir.
Mix until the ingredients are well combined and the dough is smooth.
Add 30 ml of vegetable oil and knead the dough until it reaches a medium-soft consistency.
First Rise:
Grease a large bowl with vegetable oil.
Place the dough in the bowl, cover with food-grade film, and then with a towel.
Set aside in a warm place for 40 minutes to rise.
Shape the Dough:
Once the dough has risen, grease the table with a little oil.
Knead the dough gently and form it into a ball.
Divide the dough into 8 equal parts.
Dust a cutting board with flour and roll each piece into a ball.
Cover with a towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
Roll and Shape:
Grease a pan with butter.
Sprinkle the table with flour.
Roll out each ball of dough to the desired size.
Roll up the dough and secure the edges to form a loaf.
Place each loaf in the greased pan.
Cover with a towel and let rest for another 20 minutes.
Cook the Bread:
After 20 minutes, cover the pan and bake the bread over medium heat for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, cover the bread with baking paper and turn over using a plate of appropriate size.
Cover with a lid and bake for another 10-12 minutes over medium heat.
Cool and Serve:
Once the bread is cooked, remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Enjoy your delicious, homemade oven-free bread!
Serving Suggestions
This bread is perfect for sandwiches, toasts, or as a side to soups and stews. It can also be enjoyed with butter, jam, or any spread of your choice.
Cooking Tips
Ensure the dough is well-kneaded to develop the gluten, which gives the bread its structure.
If you don’t have kefir, you can substitute it with buttermilk or a mixture of yogurt and milk.
Make sure the heat is medium to avoid burning the bread while it cooks.
Nutritional Benefits
This bread provides a good source of carbohydrates and can be enriched with additional nutrients depending on the type of flour and kefir used. It’s a wholesome and filling addition to any meal.
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