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Bread Flour: 2 and 3/4 cups (330 g) for structure
Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
Salt: 1 and 3/4 teaspoons
Caraway Seeds: 1 and 1/4 tablespoons for flavor
Activating the Yeast
To begin the bread-making process, combine the warm water and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer. It’s essential to ensure the water is warm but not hot to keep the yeast alive. Next, sprinkle in the yeast and give it a gentle mix. Allow this mixture to stand for about five minutes until it becomes foamy. If it doesn’t foam, your yeast may not be viable, and it’s best to start over.