Easy Homemade Bread Baked in a Bag

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and granulated sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the water and sugar mixture. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and For in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
5. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix until a sticky dough forms.
6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
7. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
8. Preheat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit).
9. Punch down the risen dough to release air and shape it into a round loaf.
10. Place the dough inside a clean oven-safe baking bag and seal it loosely.
11. Put the bag with dough on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
12. Remove the bread from the oven and carefully take it out of the bag.
13. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.