There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread coming out of the oven. Ditch the dry and stale days-old bread at the supermarket and try the delight of homemade bread: minimal ingredients, straightforward steps but satisfying results. Whether you’re looking for an easy dish to impress, a new twist on homemade bread, or even a delicious snack; puff bread fits the description! Enjoy it as is or add your own twist—this recipe is a blank canvas, allowing you to customise it to suit your preferences. The satisfying crunch of the crust and the airy crumb makes every bite well worth the effort. Switch the oven on and get mixing to enjoy creating this utterly tasty loaf, perfect for any occasion. 

Ingredients
  • 12g dry yeast
  • 22g salt
  • 65ml olive oil
  • 1kg ‘00’ flour or pizza flour
  • semolina, to shape
Method
  1. Combine the yeast, salt and oil with 600ml water.
  2. Add this to the flour and mix in a stand mixer for 5-10 minutes, starting on a slow speed then getting faster.
  3. Portion into 8 balls (about 180g each) and allow to prove in the fridge overnight.
  4. Take out of the fridge 30 minutes before use.
  5. Place a generous amount of semolina on a clean work surface and stretch and rotate each ball of dough using your finger tips and palm until you have a round dough approx 5mm thick.
  6. Heat the oven to 320°C or its highest setting (if the oven isn’t that hot the dough won't puff as much; we use a pizza oven). Bake for 1-1½ minutes.