Easy Crusty Air Fried Bread

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
• 1 cup Lukewarm Water
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• 2 ½ tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

• 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
• 2 In a separate small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in lukewarm water and
  let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes frothy.
• 3 Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture.
• 4 Mix and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. This might take
  about 5-7 minutes.
• 5 Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for
  about 1 hour. The dough should double in size.
• 6 Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air.
• 7 Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in the air fryer basket.
• 8 Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for a few minutes.
• 9 Place the shaped bread dough in the preheated air fryer basket.
• 10 Air fry the bread at 380°F (190°C) for 35 minutes. This initial cooking time
  will help the bread develop its crust and structure.
• 11 Carefully remove the basket and flip the bread over.
• 12 Continue air frying for an additional 7 minutes at the same temperature (380°F
  or 190°C). This will further brown and crisp the underside of the bread.
• 13 Once the bread is golden brown and crusty on the outside, carefully remove it
  from the air fryer basket.
• 14 Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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