“Air Fryer Bread”

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

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• Rise/Proof Time: 2 hours (or overnight)

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• Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

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• Total Time: ~2 hours 40 minutes

• Yield: 1 Small Loaf (4–6 servings)

• Difficulty Level: Easy / Beginner-Friendly

• Physical Intensity: Low (No heavy kneading required)

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• Active Attention Intensity: Low

🛒 Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour or Bread Flour: $188\text{ g}$ ($1.5\text{ cups}$)

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• Instant or Active Dry Yeast: $0.5\text{ tsp}$ ($2\text{ g}$)

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• Kosher Salt or Sea Salt: $0.5\text{ tsp}$ ($3\text{ g}$)

• Lukewarm Water: $130\text{ ml}$ ($0.5\text{ cup}+1\text{ tsp}$)

• Optional Add-ins: $1\text{ tsp}$ sugar (to feed yeast, optional) or herbs/garlic powder.

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Shaggy Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt. If using sugar, whisk it in here as well.

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2. Pour in the lukewarm water.

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3. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix until fully incorporated and no dry spots of flour remain. The resulting dough will look shaggy, wet, and sticky. Do not attempt to knead it.

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Step 2: The First Rise (Proofing)

1. Cover the mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean damp towel.

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2. Let the dough rest on your kitchen counter at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours (or place it in the refrigerator overnight, about 7 to 8 hours).

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3. The dough is ready when it has doubled in size and has bubbly pockets visible on the surface.

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Step 3: Shape the Loaf

1. Lightly dust your hands and a clean work surface with flour.

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2. Gently deflate and turn the sticky dough out onto the floured surface using a silicone spatula.

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3. Swiftly tuck the edges of the dough underneath itself to form a smooth, round ball (boule).

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4. Place the shaped dough onto a small square of parchment paper.

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Step 4: Second Rise & Air Fryer Preparation

1. Transfer the dough (resting on its parchment paper) into a round cake tin or baking pan that comfortably fits inside your air fryer basket.

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2. Cover loosely and let it undergo a second proofing for 30 to 45 minutes.

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3. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (392°F) for about 5 to 10 minutes.

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4. Use a sharp knife or razor blade to lightly score (slash) a small cross or line across the top of the dough to allow expansion.

Step 5: Baking

1. Cover the top of the baking tin tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture during the initial bake.

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2. Carefully lift the parchment paper holding your dough and lower it into the preheated air fryer pan or basket.

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3. Bake covered at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes.

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4. Remove the aluminum foil carefully to expose the top of the bread.

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5. Continue baking uncovered for another 10 to 12 minutes until the crust turns a rich, deep golden brown.

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6. Doneness Test: Tap the bottom of the loaf; if it sounds hollow, the bread is fully baked.

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📊 Nutrition Information

Estimated values per serving (based on 4 servings per loaf):

• Calories: ~165 kcal

• Carbohydrates: $34\text{ g}$

• Protein: $5\text{ g}$

• Fat: $0.5\text{ g}$

• Sodium: $290\text{ mg}$

• Fiber: $1.2\text{ g}$