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Fall is right around the corner, which is the perfect season for soup. And the best accompaniment for soup is a fresh slice of home-baked bread! Your local country store, Cranberry Country Market in Tomah, WI, has all the fresh produce for soups and stews, as well as everything you need to whip up a loaf or two at home. Making bread from scratch is not only a healthy addition to the dinner table, but it is also easy. Use the guide below to make a simple loaf of bread at home.

How to Bake Bread in 3 Easy Steps

1. Assemble Ingredients & Tools

A simple loaf requires fresh flour, active dry yeast, oil, and salt. High gluten unbleached flour, which is available at this local country store, is a great option for making high-quality artesian bread. You will also need two greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pans and wire racks for cooling.

2. Prepare Your Dough

country storeDissolve one package of active dry yeast into 2 ¼ cups of warm water. Add 6 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of oil, and 1 tablespoon of salt to water. Combine ingredients until the batter is smooth. On a floured surface, knead the dough until it is elastic and smooth. Cover the dough with a tea towel and let it rest in a warm area for about an hour and a half. The dough should increase to twice its original size.

3. Bake & Serve

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a floured surface, divide the dough between your two pans. Cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel and let the loaves rise for another 35 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes, then transfer bread to wire racks. Let the loaves cool on racks for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

This simple bread loaf is versatile, filling, and a fantastic addition to the table during soup season. In no time, you can have a fresh homemade loaf ready to serve your family. Visit your local country store at Cranberry Country Market for all your baking needs. For questions about this grocery, give them a call at (608) 374-4944. Visit their website to learn more, and connect with the staff on Facebook.

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