Ingredients
-
1 cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
-
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
-
3 cups bread flour
-
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
-
1 tablespoon white sugar
-
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
-
Combine water and yeast and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
-
Combine flour, coconut oil, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture in a bowl. Knead until silky-smooth, about 15 minutes. Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
-
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
-
Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
-
Uncover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes for an Italian-style loaf or 45 minutes for a sandwich-style bread.
Cook’s Note
If using a bread machine, add the dry ingredients, then start the machine on the dough cycle and slowly add the coconut oil and yeast mixture.
If you are using a clay baker, soak the baker in water while preheating the oven. Bake the bread for 30 minutes with the cover on, and bake uncovered for 15 additional minutes to get a nice brown crust on top.
I also use this recipe for naan (just roll out into 1/4-inch-thick discs and fry on a griddle) or pizza (skip the second rising and just roll it out). I use coconut oil or olive oil around the edge of the pizza dough to give the crust a nice golden brown color.
Use 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast and a bit more salt if making this recipe at a low altitude.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 230 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 230 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Sodium 293mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 6g | 12% |
| Calcium 9mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 65mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
