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The Handmaid's Tale: Martha's Bread Recipe

The Handmaid's Tale: Martha's Bread

A recipe for a quick loaf of bread inspired by the Hulu show, The Handmaid's Tale, starring Elisabeth Moss.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 loafs

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour (15.75oz / 446g)
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water, 110F

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400F.
  • After 10 minutes, the mixture should be foamy and bubbly. Add the flour, salt, and yeast and stir until it comes to a ball of dough. Cover and set it aside for 15 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, knead the dough until it is a smooth ball of dough. This will take around 5 minutes. Roll the dough into a loaf shape and place it into a loaf pan. Cover and set it aside in a warm area for 20 minutes.
  • Give the top of the loaf a light dusting of rice flour (this is optional). Score the op of the bread with a sharp knife and bake for 15 minutes or until the top of golden brown. Allow it to cool before cutting into it.

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