No Salt White Bread Recipe

Discover the secret to fluffy, delicious white bread, even without salt! This authentic medieval Tuscan recipe, originally crafted by resourceful peasants, is perfect for low-sodium diets and anyone who appreciates simple, wholesome flavors. Easily adaptable for both bread machines and conventional ovens, this recipe uses whole wheat flour as a delicious substitute. Get ready to bake a slice of history!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 185 mins
Calories 275.3 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 3.4 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Salt White Bread

  • Warm Water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1 egg white

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How to Make No Salt White Bread

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1 cup (240ml) of lukewarm water.
  2. Sprinkle 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast over the sugar water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf) and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and combine until just mixed.
  5. Add 1 egg white to the mixture. Gently stir until the egg white is just combined into the dough. Do not overmix.
  6. If using a bread machine, transfer the dough to the bread machine pan. Select the 'plain' or 'French loaf' setting and start the machine.
  7. If baking in the oven, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased loaf pan and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  10. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

2g

Carbs

17g

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