Nothing beats the pleasure of enjoying freshly baked homemade bread, with its golden crust, soft crumb, and aroma that fills the entire kitchen. However, making bread can seem time-consuming and technical, especially when you don’t have a lot of equipment. Good news: with this simple recipe using only a mixer, you’ll be able to make consistently successful
homemade bread , without laborious kneading or a special machine!
Why choose the blender method?
Using a mixer to prepare bread dough saves valuable time while ensuring even kneading. The mixer mixes the dough efficiently, which promotes gluten development, essential for a well-aerated crumb.
It’s a method accessible even to beginners, and perfect for those who want to make their own bread without a costly investment.
Ingredients for a medium loaf (4-6 slices)
500 g of wheat flour (type 55 or 65)
320 ml of lukewarm water
1 sachet of dry baker’s yeast (approximately 7 g)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra softness)
1 teaspoon of sugar (optional, to activate the yeast)
Preparation steps
1. Yeast activation
In a bowl, pour the lukewarm water, add the sugar, and then the dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. This is a sign that the yeast is active.
2. Mix in a blender
