Secret of Vinegar Bread: It Grows A Lot and Gets Fluffy

Did you know that one of the best secrets to making incredibly fluffy bread that rises a lot is vinegar? This simple ingredient, common in any kitchen, can transform your homemade bread into a baking masterpiece.

Follow this recipe and discover how vinegar can be your ally to obtain soft, airy and delicious bread. You won’t believe how fluffy it is!

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How to prepare bread with vinegar

The secret to making perfect bread is to use vinegar and other ingredients. You will need:

Ingredients:

• 500 g wheat flour
• 10 g of salt
• 10g sugar
• 10 g dry organic yeast
• 300 ml of warm water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (can be apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or any other vinegar of your choice)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, mix the dry yeast with the sugar and a little of the warm water. Let sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. This indicates that the yeast is activated.
2. In a large bowl, sift the wheat flour and add the salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the salt into the flour.
3. In the bowl with the flour, make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, the rest of the warm water, the vinegar and the olive oil. Mix all the ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous mass.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. This step is crucial for developing the gluten, which will help make the bread fluffy.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
6. After the first fermentation, gently deflate the dough and shape it into a loaf or place it in a previously greased bread pan.
7. Cover the dough again and let it rest for about 30-45 minutes until it has increased in size again.

Baked

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Make a few shallow cuts in the top of the bread with a sharp knife to allow steam to escape during baking. Bake the bread for about 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
2. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a rack before slicing. This allows the bread to finish cooking inside and the flavors to settle.

And there you have it! A spongy and delicious bread, thanks to the simple but effective trick of vinegar. Enjoy your homemade bread!

Tips

• Use warm water to activate the yeast: Make sure the water is warm, not hot or cold. Warm water (around 37°C or 98°F) is ideal for activating the yeast, which will help the bread to ferment properly and become fluffy.
• Knead the dough well: Take time to knead the dough correctly. This helps develop the gluten in the flour, which will give the bread its fluffy texture. If you have a mixer with a dough hook, use it to make this process easier.
• Let it ferment in a warm place: Place the dough in a warm, draft-free place to ferment. An unlit oven with the light on or a warm corner of the kitchen are ideal places. The right temperature will help the dough rise well.
• Don’t skip the vinegar: Vinegar is key in this recipe for fluffy bread. Not only does it help the dough rise better, but it also improves the texture and crumb of the bread. Use whatever type of vinegar you prefer, but don’t omit this ingredient.