These Mediterranean Cloud Soft Everyday Bread slices have a light, fluffy, and tender texture. We prepare these bread slices with all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast, olive oil, sugar, salt, warm milk, and egg for an enriched texture. These bread slices contain approximately 180 calories and 32g net carbs. We make these bread slices in almost one hour and forty-five minutes. You can prepare these bread slices earlier because we can keep them in the fridge for more than five days and freeze them for almost two months.
STATS:
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Prep Duration: 20 minutes
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Course: Bread, Side Dish
- Cook Duration: 35 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 slice
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 12 slices
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Stand mixer
- Clean kitchen towel
- Baking tray
- Oven
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup warm water
- Two ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- Olive oil, two tbsp.
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup warm milk
- 1 egg
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- This bread’s delicate texture and primary structure will come from all-purpose flour. Utilize half whole wheat or bread flour to make this bread.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will keep the bread moist and supple while adding Mediterranean depth. Melted butter, avocado oil, or sunflower oil are additional options.
DRY ACTIVE YEAST:
- The dough will rise and take on a light, airy texture with the aid of active dry yeast. You would also add instant yeast in the same quantity instead.
WARM MILK:
- Warm milk will improve the bread’s flavor and soften it. Add the additional water or vegan milk as a substitute.
EGG:
- The bread’s color, texture, and richness will all be enhanced by the egg. Use flax eggs or yogurt instead of eggs.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast for ten minutes.
- Mix olive oil, egg, and warm milk properly.
- Then add flour and salt, mix to make a soft dough.
- We knead the dough for almost ten minutes & put it in a coated dish.
- Cover the dish & leave the dough to rise for one hour.
- Now punch down the dough & make a loaf or rolls.
- Put them in the greased tray and bake covered again.
- Rise the loaves for 25 minutes, then bake for thirty-five minutes at 180°C.
- Lastly, cool the baked loaves on the rack.
TIPS:
- Avoid baking the bread for an extra time, as it will become dry.
- We always utilize warm liquid to activate the yeast.
- After baking, garnish the surfaces with butter or olive oil for additional softness.
- Knead the dough perfectly to get an airy and soft texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Avocado Toast
- Scrambled Eggs on Toast
- Peanut Butter & Banana Toast
- Greek Yogurt Berry Toast
- Cottage Cheese Toast
SANDWICHES:
- Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Veggie Hummus Sandwich
TOASTS:
- Garlic Butter Toast
- Cinnamon Honey Toast
- Tomato Basil Toast
- Ricotta & Honey Toast
- Smoked Salmon Toast
SOUPS:
- Tomato Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
SALADS:
- Caesar Salad
- Greek Salad
- Garden Salad
- Chickpea Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
BRUNCH:
- Croque Monsieur
- Breakfast BLT
- Eggs Benedict Toast
- Open-Faced Ham Sandwich
- Mushroom Spinach Toast
SNACKS:
- Jam Toast
- Nut Butter Toast
- Cheese Toast
- Apple Cinnamon Toast
- Chocolate Hazelnut Toast
DIPS & SPREADS:
- Hummus
- Guacamole
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Dip
- Whipped Cream Cheese
SWEET PAIRINGS:
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Mixed Berry Compote
- Honey Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Apple Butter
LIGHT MEALS:
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Caprese Sandwich
- Chicken Salad Toast
- Avocado Egg Toast
- Mediterranean Veggie Toast
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these bread slices in a tight box and stock them for at least five days.
FREEZER:
- Store the entire bread or slices for just one to two months.
FAQS:
What causes my bread to go dense?
- Make sure the yeast is adequately activated or thoroughly knead the dough.
How could this recipe be made without eggs?
- You can choose to use a flax alternative or just leave out the egg.
Is it possible to simply use whole wheat flour?
- Yes, if you’d like a somewhat heavier texture.
How can the dough be made softer?
- For richness, add a bit of extra olive oil and milk.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 180 kcal
Sodium: 180 mg
Net carbs: 32 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 5 g
Proteins: 5 g
Portion Size: 1 slice
Total carbs: 34 g