Basic High-Altitude Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water , 100 degrees F/40 degrees C
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 cups bread flour
• 0.25 cups coconut oil , melted
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine water and yeast and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine flour, coconut oil, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture in a bowl. Knead until silky-smooth, about 15 minutes. Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.

4. 4

   Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Uncover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes for an Italian-style loaf or 45 minutes for a sandwich-style bread.