Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, blend the flour and the salt using an electric mixer. Slowly add the water. A few minutes before mixing completely, add the yeast. Knead the dough by hand until it is no longer sticky.
2. 2
   Cover the bowl with a moist towel and place the bowl in a warm place for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Cut the dough with a knife into 120-gram portions. Let the portions rest for another 15 minutes, covering them with a moist rag.
4. 4
   Press down on the dough balls, creating 20 to 25-centimeter long rectangles.
5. 5
   Fold the two edges towards the center.
6. 6
   Fold in half.
7. 7
   Firmly press down and create a loaf shape.
8. 8
   Place the loaves on top of a cotton or linen rag, sprinkled with flour. Create creases between the loaves so they won't stick together. Let them rest for 90 minutes covered with a moist rag.
9. 9
   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
10. 10
    Place a pan containing wet rags and water in the oven, this will create vapor and make the bread crust crispy.
11. 11
    Place the loaves on a baking sheet, create a lengthwise cut on each loaf using a sharp knife. Sprinkle some flour on the loaves.
12. 12
    Bake at 200 C for about 15 minutes using the convection oven setting.
13. 13
    Take out of the oven and cool on a rack.