Simple High-Altitude Loaf Bread
Simple High-Altitude Loaf Bread bakes up tender with a fine, even crumb that’s perfect for sandwiches or morning toast. Adjusted for thinner air, it rises reliably and develops a gentle sweetness with a soft interior and light crust. Ideal for everyday baking, it suits everything from grilled cheese to croutons and flatbreads.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Stir together the water and yeast and let it sit until foamy.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the flour, coconut oil, sugar, salt, and the yeast mixture. Knead until the dough is silky-smooth.
- 3
Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn it to coat.
- 4
Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in volume.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
- 6
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- 7
Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise until doubled in volume.
- 8
Uncover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes for an Italian-style loaf or 45 minutes for a sandwich-style bread.
- Calories 261.07 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.34 g Moderate
- Carbs 39.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.09 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 7.13 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.88 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.62 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.86 mg Moderate
- Potassium 8.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.24 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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